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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.72, 662.63 and 168.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.72, 662.63 and 168.01 is: 252.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.72 : 662.63 = 168.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.72/662.63 = 168.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.72x = 662.63 × 168.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.72x = 111,328.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,328.47/441.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.03

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