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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.38, 665.06 and 169.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.38, 665.06 and 169.40 is: 254.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.38 : 665.06 = 169.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.38/665.06 = 169.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.38x = 665.06 × 169.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.38x = 112,663.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,663.25/443.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.10

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