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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.96, 665.44 and 169.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.96, 665.44 and 169.94 is: 254.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.96 : 665.44 = 169.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.96/665.44 = 169.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.96x = 665.44 × 169.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.96x = 113,081.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,081.12/443.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.71

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