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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.98, 666.08 and 170.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.98, 666.08 and 170.10 is: 255.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.98 : 666.08 = 170.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.98/666.08 = 170.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.98x = 666.08 × 170.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.98x = 113,297.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,297.30/443.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.19

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