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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.24, 666.27 and 170.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.24, 666.27 and 170.37 is: 255.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.24 : 666.27 = 170.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.24/666.27 = 170.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.24x = 666.27 × 170.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.24x = 113,512.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,512.42/444.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.52

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