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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.22, 666.56 and 170.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.22, 666.56 and 170.48 is: 255.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.22 : 666.56 = 170.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.22/666.56 = 170.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.22x = 666.56 × 170.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.22x = 113,637.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,637.24/444.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.81

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