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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.37, 664.97 and 169.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.37, 664.97 and 169.37 is: 254.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.37 : 664.97 = 169.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.37/664.97 = 169.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.37x = 664.97 × 169.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.37x = 112,625.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,625.97/443.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.02

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