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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.31, 666.21 and 170.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.31, 666.21 and 170.29 is: 255.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.31 : 666.21 = 170.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.31/666.21 = 170.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.31x = 666.21 × 170.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.31x = 113,448.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,448.90/444.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.34

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