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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.66, 666.82 and 170.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.66, 666.82 and 170.83 is: 256.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.66 : 666.82 = 170.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.66/666.82 = 170.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.66x = 666.82 × 170.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.66x = 113,912.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,912.86/444.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.18

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