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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.21, 666.08 and 170.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.21, 666.08 and 170.37 is: 255.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.21 : 666.08 = 170.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.21/666.08 = 170.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.21x = 666.08 × 170.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.21x = 113,479.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,479.20/444.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.46

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