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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.85, 668.36 and 172.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.85, 668.36 and 172.12 is: 258.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.85 : 668.36 = 172.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.85/668.36 = 172.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.85x = 668.36 × 172.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.85x = 115,036.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,036.88/445.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.02

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