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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.14, 667.27 and 171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.14, 667.27 and 171.02 is: 256.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.14 : 667.27 = 171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.14/667.27 = 171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.14x = 667.27 × 171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.14x = 114,116.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,116.52/445.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.36

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