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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.19, 667.47 and 171.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.19, 667.47 and 171.23 is: 256.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.19 : 667.47 = 171.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.19/667.47 = 171.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.19x = 667.47 × 171.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.19x = 114,292.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,292.98/445.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.73

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