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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.86, 662.99 and 168.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.86, 662.99 and 168.01 is: 252.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.86 : 662.99 = 168.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.86/662.99 = 168.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.86x = 662.99 × 168.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.86x = 111,386.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,386.45/441.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.09

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