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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.29, 665.14 and 169.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.29, 665.14 and 169.48 is: 254.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.29 : 665.14 = 169.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.29/665.14 = 169.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.29x = 665.14 × 169.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.29x = 112,727.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,727.93/443.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.30

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