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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.11, 663.27 and 168.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.11, 663.27 and 168.30 is: 252.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.11 : 663.27 = 168.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.11/663.27 = 168.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.11x = 663.27 × 168.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.11x = 111,628.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,628.34/442.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.49

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