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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.75, 668.53 and 171.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.75, 668.53 and 171.75 is: 257.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.75 : 668.53 = 171.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.75/668.53 = 171.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.75x = 668.53 × 171.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.75x = 114,820.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,820.03/445.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.59

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