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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.68, 667.06 and 171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.68, 667.06 and 171 is: 256.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.68 : 667.06 = 171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.68/667.06 = 171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.68x = 667.06 × 171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.68x = 114,067.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,067.26/444.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.52

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