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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.70, 666.96 and 170.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.70, 666.96 and 170.62 is: 255.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.70 : 666.96 = 170.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.70/666.96 = 170.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.70x = 666.96 × 170.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.70x = 113,796.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,796.72/444.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.90

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