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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.86, 668.66 and 171.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.86, 668.66 and 171.94 is: 257.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.86 : 668.66 = 171.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.86/668.66 = 171.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.86x = 668.66 × 171.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.86x = 114,969.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,969.40/445.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.86

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