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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.24, 667.84 and 171.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.24, 667.84 and 171.28 is: 256.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.24 : 667.84 = 171.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.24/667.84 = 171.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.24x = 667.84 × 171.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.24x = 114,387.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,387.64/445.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.91

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