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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.17, 667.74 and 116.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.17, 667.74 and 116.10 is: 174.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.17 : 667.74 = 116.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.17/667.74 = 116.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.17x = 667.74 × 116.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.17x = 77,524.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,524.61/445.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.15

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