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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.87, 668.85 and 172.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.87, 668.85 and 172.02 is: 258.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.87 : 668.85 = 172.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.87/668.85 = 172.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.87x = 668.85 × 172.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.87x = 115,055.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,055.58/445.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.05

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