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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.84, 662.80 and 168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.84, 662.80 and 168 is: 252.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.84 : 662.80 = 168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.84/662.80 = 168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.84x = 662.80 × 168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.84x = 111,350.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,350.40/441.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.02

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