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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.65, 665.43 and 169.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.65, 665.43 and 169.74 is: 254.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.65 : 665.43 = 169.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.65/665.43 = 169.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.65x = 665.43 × 169.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.65x = 112,945.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,945.91/443.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.58

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