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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.18, 667.80 and 171.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.18, 667.80 and 171.18 is: 256.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.18 : 667.80 = 171.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.18/667.80 = 171.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.18x = 667.80 × 171.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.18x = 114,314.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,314.00/445.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.78

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