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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.96, 662.94 and 168.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.96, 662.94 and 168.18 is: 252.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.96 : 662.94 = 168.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.96/662.94 = 168.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.96x = 662.94 × 168.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.96x = 111,493.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,493.25/441.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.27

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