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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.68, 665.56 and 170

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.68, 665.56 and 170 is: 255.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.68 : 665.56 = 170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.68/665.56 = 170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.68x = 665.56 × 170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.68x = 113,145.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,145.63/443.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.02

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