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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.96, 668.96 and 172.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.96, 668.96 and 172.20 is: 258.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.96 : 668.96 = 172.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.96/668.96 = 172.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.96x = 668.96 × 172.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.96x = 115,194.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,194.91/445.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.31

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