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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.24, 667.78 and 171.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.24, 667.78 and 171.13 is: 256.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.24 : 667.78 = 171.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.24/667.78 = 171.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.24x = 667.78 × 171.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.24x = 114,277.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,277.19/445.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.66

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