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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.88, 666.06 and 170.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.88, 666.06 and 170.16 is: 255.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.88 : 666.06 = 170.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.88/666.06 = 170.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.88x = 666.06 × 170.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.88x = 113,336.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,336.77/443.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.33

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