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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.12, 662.86 and 167.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.12, 662.86 and 167.98 is: 251.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.12 : 662.86 = 167.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.12/662.86 = 167.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.12x = 662.86 × 167.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.12x = 111,345.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,345.78/442.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.85

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