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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.17, 664.81 and 169.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.17, 664.81 and 169.19 is: 253.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.17 : 664.81 = 169.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.17/664.81 = 169.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.17x = 664.81 × 169.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.17x = 112,477.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,477.95/443.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.80

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