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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.09, 663.47 and 164.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.09, 663.47 and 164.70 is: 247.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.09 : 663.47 = 164.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.09/663.47 = 164.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.09x = 663.47 × 164.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.09x = 109,273.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,273.51/442.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.17

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