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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.49, 665.10 and 169.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.49, 665.10 and 169.56 is: 254.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.49 : 665.10 = 169.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.49/665.10 = 169.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.49x = 665.10 × 169.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.49x = 112,772.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,772.50/443.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.29

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