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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.93, 665.94 and 170.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.93, 665.94 and 170.15 is: 255.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.93 : 665.94 = 170.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.93/665.94 = 170.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.93x = 665.94 × 170.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.93x = 113,309.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,309.69/443.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.24

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