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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.50, 667.83 and 171.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.50, 667.83 and 171.38 is: 256.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.50 : 667.83 = 171.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.50/667.83 = 171.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.50x = 667.83 × 171.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.50x = 114,452.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,452.71/445.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.91

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