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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.15, 666.46 and 170.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.15, 666.46 and 170.24 is: 255.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.15 : 666.46 = 170.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.15/666.46 = 170.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.15x = 666.46 × 170.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.15x = 113,459.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,459.39/444.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.45

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