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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.60, 668.23 and 171.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.60, 668.23 and 171.78 is: 257.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.60 : 668.23 = 171.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.60/668.23 = 171.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.60x = 668.23 × 171.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.60x = 114,788.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,788.55/445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.60

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