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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.14, 666.22 and 170.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.14, 666.22 and 170.36 is: 255.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.14 : 666.22 = 170.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.14/666.22 = 170.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.14x = 666.22 × 170.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.14x = 113,497.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,497.24/444.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.54

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