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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.56, 664.97 and 165.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.56, 664.97 and 165.76 is: 248.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.56 : 664.97 = 165.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.56/664.97 = 165.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.56x = 664.97 × 165.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.56x = 110,227.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,227.71/443.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.50

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