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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.08, 663.08 and 168.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.08, 663.08 and 168.23 is: 252.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.08 : 663.08 = 168.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.08/663.08 = 168.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.08x = 663.08 × 168.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.08x = 111,545.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,545.79/442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.32

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