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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.79, 668.75 and 171.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.79, 668.75 and 171.87 is: 257.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.79 : 668.75 = 171.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.79/668.75 = 171.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.79x = 668.75 × 171.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.79x = 114,937.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,937.20/445.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.83

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