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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.98, 668.94 and 172.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.98, 668.94 and 172.04 is: 258.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.98 : 668.94 = 172.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.98/668.94 = 172.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.98x = 668.94 × 172.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.98x = 115,084.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,084.44/445.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.05

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