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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.14, 662.81 and 168.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.14, 662.81 and 168.04 is: 251.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.14 : 662.81 = 168.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.14/662.81 = 168.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.14x = 662.81 × 168.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.14x = 111,378.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,378.59/442.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.91

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