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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.49, 665.52 and 169.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.49, 665.52 and 169.59 is: 254.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.49 : 665.52 = 169.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.49/665.52 = 169.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.49x = 665.52 × 169.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.49x = 112,865.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,865.54/443.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.49

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