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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.57, 667.87 and 171.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.57, 667.87 and 171.58 is: 257.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.57 : 667.87 = 171.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.57/667.87 = 171.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.57x = 667.87 × 171.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.57x = 114,588.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,588.94/445.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.18

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