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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.62, 668.34 and 171.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.62, 668.34 and 171.72 is: 257.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.62 : 668.34 = 171.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.62/668.34 = 171.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.62x = 668.34 × 171.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.62x = 114,767.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,767.34/445.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.55

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