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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.97, 669.06 and 171.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.97, 669.06 and 171.98 is: 258.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.97 : 669.06 = 171.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.97/669.06 = 171.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.97x = 669.06 × 171.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.97x = 115,067.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,067.04/445.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.02

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