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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.67, 665.31 and 169.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.67, 665.31 and 169.77 is: 254.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.67 : 665.31 = 169.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.67/665.31 = 169.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.67x = 665.31 × 169.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.67x = 112,949.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,949.68/443.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.58

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