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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.64, 665.43 and 169.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.64, 665.43 and 169.71 is: 254.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.64 : 665.43 = 169.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.64/665.43 = 169.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.64x = 665.43 × 169.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.64x = 112,930.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,930.13/443.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.55

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