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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.03, 665.87 and 169.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.03, 665.87 and 169.97 is: 254.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.03 : 665.87 = 169.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.03/665.87 = 169.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.03x = 665.87 × 169.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.03x = 113,173.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,173.74/444.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.88

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