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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.08, 666.15 and 170.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.08, 666.15 and 170.05 is: 255.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.08 : 666.15 = 170.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.08/666.15 = 170.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.08x = 666.15 × 170.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.08x = 113,276.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,276.29/444.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.08

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