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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.24, 666.36 and 170.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.24, 666.36 and 170.46 is: 255.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.24 : 666.36 = 170.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.24/666.36 = 170.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.24x = 666.36 × 170.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.24x = 113,587.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,587.73/444.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.69

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