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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.89, 665.70 and 170.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.89, 665.70 and 170.11 is: 255.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.89 : 665.70 = 170.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.89/665.70 = 170.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.89x = 665.70 × 170.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.89x = 113,242.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,242.23/443.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.11

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