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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.99, 666.20 and 170.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.99, 666.20 and 170.27 is: 255.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.99 : 666.20 = 170.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.99/666.20 = 170.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.99x = 666.20 × 170.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.99x = 113,429.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,429.69/443.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.48

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