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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.68, 665.11 and 169.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.68, 665.11 and 169.59 is: 254.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.68 : 665.11 = 169.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.68/665.11 = 169.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.68x = 665.11 × 169.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.68x = 112,798.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,798.71/443.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.24

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