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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.84, 667.08 and 170.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.84, 667.08 and 170.80 is: 256.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.84 : 667.08 = 170.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.84/667.08 = 170.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.84x = 667.08 × 170.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.84x = 113,937.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,937.26/444.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.13

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