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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.86, 665.88 and 170.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.86, 665.88 and 170.05 is: 255.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.86 : 665.88 = 170.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.86/665.88 = 170.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.86x = 665.88 × 170.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.86x = 113,232.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,232.89/443.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.11

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