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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.78, 665.58 and 169.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.78, 665.58 and 169.78 is: 254.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.78 : 665.58 = 169.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.78/665.58 = 169.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.78x = 665.58 × 169.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.78x = 112,998.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,998.00/443.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.63

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