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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.05, 666.20 and 170.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.05, 666.20 and 170.16 is: 255.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.05 : 666.20 = 170.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.05/666.20 = 170.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.05x = 666.20 × 170.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.05x = 113,360.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,360.59/444.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.29

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