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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.20, 664.27 and 169.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.20, 664.27 and 169.02 is: 253.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.20 : 664.27 = 169.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.20/664.27 = 169.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.20x = 664.27 × 169.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.20x = 112,274.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,274.92/443.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.33

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