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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.10, 662.88 and 167.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.10, 662.88 and 167.96 is: 251.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.10 : 662.88 = 167.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.10/662.88 = 167.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.10x = 662.88 × 167.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.10x = 111,337.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,337.32/442.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.84

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