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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.73, 666.97 and 170.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.73, 666.97 and 170.67 is: 255.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.73 : 666.97 = 170.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.73/666.97 = 170.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.73x = 666.97 × 170.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.73x = 113,831.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,831.77/444.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.96

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