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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.63, 665.47 and 169.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.63, 665.47 and 169.75 is: 254.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.63 : 665.47 = 169.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.63/665.47 = 169.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.63x = 665.47 × 169.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.63x = 112,960.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,960.21/443.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.63

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