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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.32, 667.87 and 171.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.32, 667.87 and 171.33 is: 256.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.32 : 667.87 = 171.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.32/667.87 = 171.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.32x = 667.87 × 171.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.32x = 114,425.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,425.74/445.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.95

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