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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.89, 662.56 and 168.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.89, 662.56 and 168.00 is: 251.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.89 : 662.56 = 168.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.89/662.56 = 168.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.89x = 662.56 × 168.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.89x = 111,306.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,306.77/441.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.89

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