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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.38, 666.60 and 170.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.38, 666.60 and 170.50 is: 255.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.38 : 666.60 = 170.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.38/666.60 = 170.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.38x = 666.60 × 170.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.38x = 113,651.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,651.11/444.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.75

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