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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.81, 665.70 and 176.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.81, 665.70 and 176.72 is: 265.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.81 : 665.70 = 176.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.81/665.70 = 176.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.81x = 665.70 × 176.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.81x = 117,642.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,642.50/443.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.07

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