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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.88, 668.41 and 172.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.88, 668.41 and 172.18 is: 258.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.88 : 668.41 = 172.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.88/668.41 = 172.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.88x = 668.41 × 172.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.88x = 115,084.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,084.69/445.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.11

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