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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.58, 666.38 and 170.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.58, 666.38 and 170.55 is: 255.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.58 : 666.38 = 170.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.58/666.38 = 170.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.58x = 666.38 × 170.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.58x = 113,651.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,651.54/444.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.64

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