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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.37, 666.09 and 170.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.37, 666.09 and 170.38 is: 255.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.37 : 666.09 = 170.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.37/666.09 = 170.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.37x = 666.09 × 170.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.37x = 113,488.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,488.41/444.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.39

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