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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.20, 665.70 and 170.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.20, 665.70 and 170.02 is: 254.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.20 : 665.70 = 170.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.20/665.70 = 170.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.20x = 665.70 × 170.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.20x = 113,182.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,182.31/444.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.80

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