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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.39, 666.61 and 170.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.39, 666.61 and 170.51 is: 255.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.39 : 666.61 = 170.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.39/666.61 = 170.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.39x = 666.61 × 170.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.39x = 113,664.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,664.91/444.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.78

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