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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.76, 664.96 and 169.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.76, 664.96 and 169.72 is: 254.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.76 : 664.96 = 169.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.76/664.96 = 169.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.76x = 664.96 × 169.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.76x = 112,857.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,857.01/443.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.32

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