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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.29, 666.54 and 170.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.29, 666.54 and 170.51 is: 255.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.29 : 666.54 = 170.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.29/666.54 = 170.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.29x = 666.54 × 170.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.29x = 113,648.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,648.40/444.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.80

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