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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.08, 662.82 and 168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.08, 662.82 and 168.12 is: 252.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.08 : 662.82 = 168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.08/662.82 = 168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.08x = 662.82 × 168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.08x = 111,433.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,433.30/442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.07

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