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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.59, 665.17 and 169.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.59, 665.17 and 169.49 is: 254.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.59 : 665.17 = 169.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.59/665.17 = 169.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.59x = 665.17 × 169.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.59x = 112,742.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,742.09/443.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.16

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