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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.11, 663.01 and 168.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.11, 663.01 and 168.28 is: 252.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.11 : 663.01 = 168.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.11/663.01 = 168.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.11x = 663.01 × 168.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.11x = 111,569.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,569.72/442.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.36

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