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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.10, 662.49 and 167.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.10, 662.49 and 167.90 is: 251.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.10 : 662.49 = 167.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.10/662.49 = 167.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.10x = 662.49 × 167.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.10x = 111,232.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,232.07/442.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.60

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