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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.50, 666.52 and 170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.50, 666.52 and 170.44 is: 255.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.50 : 666.52 = 170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.50/666.52 = 170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.50x = 666.52 × 170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.50x = 113,599.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,599.58/444.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.57

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