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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.56, 665.44 and 169.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.56, 665.44 and 169.65 is: 254.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.56 : 665.44 = 169.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.56/665.44 = 169.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.56x = 665.44 × 169.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.56x = 112,888.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,888.57/443.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.51

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