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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.72, 665.63 and 170.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.72, 665.63 and 170.01 is: 255.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.72 : 665.63 = 170.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.72/665.63 = 170.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.72x = 665.63 × 170.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.72x = 113,163.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,163.76/443.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.03

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