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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.67, 668.55 and 171.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.67, 668.55 and 171.72 is: 257.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.67 : 668.55 = 171.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.67/668.55 = 171.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.67x = 668.55 × 171.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.67x = 114,804.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,804.05/445.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.60

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