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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.52, 668.40 and 171.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.52, 668.40 and 171.64 is: 257.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.52 : 668.40 = 171.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.52/668.40 = 171.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.52x = 668.40 × 171.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.52x = 114,724.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,724.18/445.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.51

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