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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.88, 667.56 and 171.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.88, 667.56 and 171.16 is: 256.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.88 : 667.56 = 171.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.88/667.56 = 171.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.88x = 667.56 × 171.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.88x = 114,259.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,259.57/444.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.83

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