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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.81, 668.54 and 171.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.81, 668.54 and 171.73 is: 257.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.81 : 668.54 = 171.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.81/668.54 = 171.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.81x = 668.54 × 171.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.81x = 114,807.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,807.52/445.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.52

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