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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.42, 666.67 and 170.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.42, 666.67 and 170.54 is: 255.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.42 : 666.67 = 170.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.42/666.67 = 170.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.42x = 666.67 × 170.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.42x = 113,690.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,690.57/444.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.82

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