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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.46, 668.05 and 171.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.46, 668.05 and 171.61 is: 257.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.46 : 668.05 = 171.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.46/668.05 = 171.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.46x = 668.05 × 171.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.46x = 114,641.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,641.96/445.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.36

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