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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.82, 667.27 and 171.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.82, 667.27 and 171.14 is: 256.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.82 : 667.27 = 171.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.82/667.27 = 171.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.82x = 667.27 × 171.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.82x = 114,196.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,196.59/444.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.73

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