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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.10, 666.15 and 170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.10, 666.15 and 170.12 is: 255.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.10 : 666.15 = 170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.10/666.15 = 170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.10x = 666.15 × 170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.10x = 113,325.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,325.65/444.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.18

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