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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.96, 667.46 and 171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.96, 667.46 and 171.02 is: 256.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.96 : 667.46 = 171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.96/667.46 = 171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.96x = 667.46 × 171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.96x = 114,144.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,144.82/444.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.53

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