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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.24, 666.41 and 170.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.24, 666.41 and 170.57 is: 255.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.24 : 666.41 = 170.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.24/666.41 = 170.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.24x = 666.41 × 170.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.24x = 113,665.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,665.37/444.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.86

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