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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.02, 662.70 and 168.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.02, 662.70 and 168.03 is: 251.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.02 : 662.70 = 168.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.02/662.70 = 168.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.02x = 662.70 × 168.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.02x = 111,353.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,353.48/442.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.92

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