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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.46, 668.18 and 171.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.46, 668.18 and 171.68 is: 257.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.46 : 668.18 = 171.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.46/668.18 = 171.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.46x = 668.18 × 171.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.46x = 114,710.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,710.23/445.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.51

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