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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.43, 666.74 and 170.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.43, 666.74 and 170.49 is: 255.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.43 : 666.74 = 170.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.43/666.74 = 170.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.43x = 666.74 × 170.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.43x = 113,672.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,672.50/444.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.77

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