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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.96, 666.98 and 170.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.96, 666.98 and 170.98 is: 256.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.96 : 666.98 = 170.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.96/666.98 = 170.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.96x = 666.98 × 170.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.96x = 114,040.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,040.24/444.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.29

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