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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.53, 668.52 and 171.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.53, 668.52 and 171.75 is: 257.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.53 : 668.52 = 171.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.53/668.52 = 171.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.53x = 668.52 × 171.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.53x = 114,818.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,818.31/445.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.71

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