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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.83, 665.97 and 170.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.83, 665.97 and 170.10 is: 255.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.83 : 665.97 = 170.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.83/665.97 = 170.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.83x = 665.97 × 170.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.83x = 113,281.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,281.50/443.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.24

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