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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.17, 667.07 and 171.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.17, 667.07 and 171.11 is: 256.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.17 : 667.07 = 171.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.17/667.07 = 171.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.17x = 667.07 × 171.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.17x = 114,138.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,138.16/445.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.39

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