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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.26, 667.62 and 171.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.26, 667.62 and 171.22 is: 256.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.26 : 667.62 = 171.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.26/667.62 = 171.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.26x = 667.62 × 171.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.26x = 114,309.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,309.90/445.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.73

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