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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.71, 665.58 and 169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.71, 665.58 and 169.76 is: 254.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.71 : 665.58 = 169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.71/665.58 = 169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.71x = 665.58 × 169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.71x = 112,988.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,988.86/443.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.65

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