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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.98, 669.12 and 172.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.98, 669.12 and 172.14 is: 258.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.98 : 669.12 = 172.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.98/669.12 = 172.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.98x = 669.12 × 172.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.98x = 115,182.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,182.32/445.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.27

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