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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442, 663.18 and 168.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442, 663.18 and 168.18 is: 252.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442 : 663.18 = 168.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442/663.18 = 168.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442x = 663.18 × 168.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442x = 111,533.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,533.61/442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.34

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