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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.46, 667.67 and 171.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.46, 667.67 and 171.41 is: 256.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.46 : 667.67 = 171.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.46/667.67 = 171.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.46x = 667.67 × 171.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.46x = 114,441.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,441.12/445.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.91

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