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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.39, 664.74 and 169.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.39, 664.74 and 169.47 is: 254.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.39 : 664.74 = 169.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.39/664.74 = 169.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.39x = 664.74 × 169.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.39x = 112,653.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,653.49/443.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.08

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