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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.73, 665.48 and 169.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.73, 665.48 and 169.67 is: 254.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.73 : 665.48 = 169.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.73/665.48 = 169.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.73x = 665.48 × 169.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.73x = 112,907.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,907.82/443.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.45

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