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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.36, 667.96 and 171.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.36, 667.96 and 171.40 is: 257.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.36 : 667.96 = 171.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.36/667.96 = 171.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.36x = 667.96 × 171.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.36x = 114,488.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,488.34/445.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.07

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