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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.99, 667.59 and 171.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.99, 667.59 and 171.12 is: 256.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.99 : 667.59 = 171.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.99/667.59 = 171.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.99x = 667.59 × 171.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.99x = 114,238.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,238.00/444.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.72

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