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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.24, 666.04 and 170.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.24, 666.04 and 170.32 is: 255.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.24 : 666.04 = 170.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.24/666.04 = 170.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.24x = 666.04 × 170.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.24x = 113,439.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,439.93/444.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.36

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