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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.30, 665.26 and 169.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.30, 665.26 and 169.62 is: 254.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.30 : 665.26 = 169.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.30/665.26 = 169.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.30x = 665.26 × 169.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.30x = 112,840.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,840.55/443.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.55

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