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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442, 662.70 and 168.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442, 662.70 and 168.10 is: 252.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442 : 662.70 = 168.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442/662.70 = 168.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442x = 662.70 × 168.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442x = 111,399.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,399.87/442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.04

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