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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.22, 666.59 and 170.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.22, 666.59 and 170.34 is: 255.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.22 : 666.59 = 170.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.22/666.59 = 170.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.22x = 666.59 × 170.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.22x = 113,543.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,543.61/444.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.60

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