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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.71, 666.75 and 170.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.71, 666.75 and 170.57 is: 255.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.71 : 666.75 = 170.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.71/666.75 = 170.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.71x = 666.75 × 170.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.71x = 113,727.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,727.55/444.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.73

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