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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.72, 666.92 and 170.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.72, 666.92 and 170.67 is: 255.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.72 : 666.92 = 170.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.72/666.92 = 170.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.72x = 666.92 × 170.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.72x = 113,823.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,823.24/444.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.94

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