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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.82, 665.77 and 170.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.82, 665.77 and 170.14 is: 255.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.82 : 665.77 = 170.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.82/665.77 = 170.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.82x = 665.77 × 170.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.82x = 113,274.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,274.53/443.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.23

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