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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.28, 668.04 and 171.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.28, 668.04 and 171.40 is: 257.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.28 : 668.04 = 171.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.28/668.04 = 171.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.28x = 668.04 × 171.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.28x = 114,502.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,502.06/445.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.15

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