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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.09, 663.27 and 168.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.09, 663.27 and 168.19 is: 252.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.09 : 663.27 = 168.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.09/663.27 = 168.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.09x = 663.27 × 168.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.09x = 111,555.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,555.38/442.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.34

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