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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.76, 667.32 and 170.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.76, 667.32 and 170.98 is: 256.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.76 : 667.32 = 170.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.76/667.32 = 170.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.76x = 667.32 × 170.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.76x = 114,098.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,098.37/444.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.54

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