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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.19, 664.62 and 169.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.19, 664.62 and 169.21 is: 253.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.19 : 664.62 = 169.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.19/664.62 = 169.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.19x = 664.62 × 169.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.19x = 112,460.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,460.35/443.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.75

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