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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.70, 668.59 and 171.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.70, 668.59 and 171.79 is: 257.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.70 : 668.59 = 171.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.70/668.59 = 171.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.70x = 668.59 × 171.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.70x = 114,854.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,854.98/445.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.69

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