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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.37, 667.65 and 171.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.37, 667.65 and 171.27 is: 256.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.37 : 667.65 = 171.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.37/667.65 = 171.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.37x = 667.65 × 171.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.37x = 114,348.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,348.42/445.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.75

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