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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.84, 666.96 and 170.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.84, 666.96 and 170.96 is: 256.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.84 : 666.96 = 170.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.84/666.96 = 170.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.84x = 666.96 × 170.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.84x = 114,020.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,020.79/444.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.32

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