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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.96, 662.73 and 168.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.96, 662.73 and 168.05 is: 251.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.96 : 662.73 = 168.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.96/662.73 = 168.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.96x = 662.73 × 168.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.96x = 111,368.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,368.46/441.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.99

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