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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.55, 664.63 and 169.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.55, 664.63 and 169.50 is: 253.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.55 : 664.63 = 169.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.55/664.63 = 169.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.55x = 664.63 × 169.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.55x = 112,654.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,654.79/443.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.98

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