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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.80, 667.18 and 170.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.80, 667.18 and 170.88 is: 256.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.80 : 667.18 = 170.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.80/667.18 = 170.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.80x = 667.18 × 170.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.80x = 114,007.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,007.72/444.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.31

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