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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.26, 666.05 and 170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.26, 666.05 and 170.20 is: 255.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.26 : 666.05 = 170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.26/666.05 = 170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.26x = 666.05 × 170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.26x = 113,362.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,362.17/444.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.17

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