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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.99, 665.85 and 170.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.99, 665.85 and 170.06 is: 255.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.99 : 665.85 = 170.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.99/665.85 = 170.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.99x = 665.85 × 170.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.99x = 113,233.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,233.21/443.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.04

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