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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.46, 667.73 and 171.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.46, 667.73 and 171.48 is: 257.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.46 : 667.73 = 171.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.46/667.73 = 171.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.46x = 667.73 × 171.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.46x = 114,502.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,502.34/445.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.04

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