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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.94, 667.26 and 170.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.94, 667.26 and 170.98 is: 256.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.94 : 667.26 = 170.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.94/667.26 = 170.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.94x = 667.26 × 170.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.94x = 114,088.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,088.11/444.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.41

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