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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.38, 667.90 and 171.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.38, 667.90 and 171.54 is: 257.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.38 : 667.90 = 171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.38/667.90 = 171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.38x = 667.90 × 171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.38x = 114,571.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,571.57/445.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.24

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