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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.18, 666.32 and 170.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.18, 666.32 and 170.50 is: 255.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.18 : 666.32 = 170.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.18/666.32 = 170.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.18x = 666.32 × 170.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.18x = 113,606.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,606.71/444.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.77

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