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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.71, 668.25 and 171.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.71, 668.25 and 171.57 is: 257.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.71 : 668.25 = 171.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.71/668.25 = 171.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.71x = 668.25 × 171.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.71x = 114,651.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,651.65/445.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.23

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