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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.58, 665.54 and 169.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.58, 665.54 and 169.70 is: 254.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.58 : 665.54 = 169.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.58/665.54 = 169.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.58x = 665.54 × 169.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.58x = 112,940.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,940.80/443.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.61

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