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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.13, 666.17 and 170.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.13, 666.17 and 170.21 is: 255.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.13 : 666.17 = 170.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.13/666.17 = 170.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.13x = 666.17 × 170.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.13x = 113,388.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,388.80/444.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.31

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