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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.29, 665.89 and 170.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.29, 665.89 and 170.17 is: 255.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.29 : 665.89 = 170.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.29/665.89 = 170.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.29x = 665.89 × 170.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.29x = 113,312.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,312.41/444.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.04

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