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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.56, 668.38 and 171.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.56, 668.38 and 171.72 is: 257.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.56 : 668.38 = 171.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.56/668.38 = 171.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.56x = 668.38 × 171.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.56x = 114,774.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,774.21/445.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.60

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