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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.83, 669.01 and 172.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.83, 669.01 and 172.15 is: 258.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.83 : 669.01 = 172.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.83/669.01 = 172.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.83x = 669.01 × 172.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.83x = 115,170.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,170.17/445.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.33

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