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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.37, 665.97 and 170.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.37, 665.97 and 170.32 is: 255.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.37 : 665.97 = 170.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.37/665.97 = 170.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.37x = 665.97 × 170.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.37x = 113,428.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,428.01/444.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.26

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