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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.52, 666.95 and 170.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.52, 666.95 and 170.80 is: 256.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.52 : 666.95 = 170.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.52/666.95 = 170.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.52x = 666.95 × 170.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.52x = 113,915.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,915.06/444.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.27

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