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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.97, 667.61 and 171.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.97, 667.61 and 171.15 is: 256.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.97 : 667.61 = 171.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.97/667.61 = 171.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.97x = 667.61 × 171.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.97x = 114,261.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,261.45/444.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.78

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