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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.59, 664.88 and 169.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.59, 664.88 and 169.56 is: 254.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.59 : 664.88 = 169.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.59/664.88 = 169.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.59x = 664.88 × 169.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.59x = 112,736.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,736.21/443.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.15

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