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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.83, 667.25 and 171.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.83, 667.25 and 171.05 is: 256.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.83 : 667.25 = 171.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.83/667.25 = 171.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.83x = 667.25 × 171.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.83x = 114,132.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,132.26/444.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.58

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