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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.36, 666.20 and 170.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.36, 666.20 and 170.68 is: 255.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.36 : 666.20 = 170.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.36/666.20 = 170.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.36x = 666.20 × 170.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.36x = 113,708.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,708.42/444.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.89

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