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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.01, 662.75 and 168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.01, 662.75 and 168.12 is: 252.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.01 : 662.75 = 168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.01/662.75 = 168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.01x = 662.75 × 168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.01x = 111,421.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,421.11/442.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.08

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