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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.28, 666.33 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.28, 666.33 and 170.28 is: 255.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.28 : 666.33 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.28/666.33 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.28x = 666.33 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.28x = 113,458.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,458.49/444.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.38

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