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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.49, 666.61 and 170.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.49, 666.61 and 170.56 is: 255.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.49 : 666.61 = 170.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.49/666.61 = 170.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.49x = 666.61 × 170.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.49x = 113,692.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,692.82/444.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.79

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