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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.01, 663.18 and 168.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.01, 663.18 and 168.17 is: 252.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.01 : 663.18 = 168.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.01/663.18 = 168.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.01x = 663.18 × 168.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.01x = 111,526.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,526.98/442.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.32

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