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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.61, 665.39 and 169.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.61, 665.39 and 169.63 is: 254.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.61 : 665.39 = 169.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.61/665.39 = 169.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.61x = 665.39 × 169.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.61x = 112,868.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,868.87/443.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.43

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