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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.64, 665.62 and 169.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.64, 665.62 and 169.82 is: 254.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.64 : 665.62 = 169.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.64/665.62 = 169.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.64x = 665.62 × 169.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.64x = 113,035.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,035.59/443.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.79

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