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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.87, 667.58 and 170.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.87, 667.58 and 170.99 is: 256.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.87 : 667.58 = 170.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.87/667.58 = 170.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.87x = 667.58 × 170.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.87x = 114,149.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,149.50/444.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.59

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