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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.42, 665.91 and 170.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.42, 665.91 and 170.19 is: 255.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.42 : 665.91 = 170.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.42/665.91 = 170.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.42x = 665.91 × 170.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.42x = 113,331.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,331.22/444.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.01

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