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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.70, 668.17 and 171.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.70, 668.17 and 171.99 is: 257.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.70 : 668.17 = 171.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.70/668.17 = 171.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.70x = 668.17 × 171.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.70x = 114,916.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,916.44/445.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.83

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