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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.68, 665.40 and 169.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.68, 665.40 and 169.72 is: 254.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.68 : 665.40 = 169.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.68/665.40 = 169.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.68x = 665.40 × 169.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.68x = 112,931.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,931.69/443.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.53

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