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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.83, 667.12 and 170.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.83, 667.12 and 170.86 is: 256.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.83 : 667.12 = 170.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.83/667.12 = 170.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.83x = 667.12 × 170.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.83x = 113,983.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,983.78/444.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.24

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