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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.51, 666.77 and 170.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.51, 666.77 and 170.63 is: 255.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.51 : 666.77 = 170.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.51/666.77 = 170.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.51x = 666.77 × 170.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.51x = 113,766.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,766.78/444.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.94

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