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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.37, 667.47 and 171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.37, 667.47 and 171.32 is: 256.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.37 : 667.47 = 171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.37/667.47 = 171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.37x = 667.47 × 171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.37x = 114,350.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,350.96/445.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.75

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