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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.78, 667.32 and 170.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.78, 667.32 and 170.91 is: 256.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.78 : 667.32 = 170.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.78/667.32 = 170.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.78x = 667.32 × 170.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.78x = 114,051.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,051.66/444.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.42

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