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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.23, 666.54 and 170.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.23, 666.54 and 170.29 is: 255.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.23 : 666.54 = 170.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.23/666.54 = 170.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.23x = 666.54 × 170.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.23x = 113,500.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,500.91/444.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.50

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