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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.54, 668.07 and 171.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.54, 668.07 and 171.43 is: 257.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.54 : 668.07 = 171.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.54/668.07 = 171.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.54x = 668.07 × 171.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.54x = 114,527.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,527.24/445.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.05

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