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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.15, 663.27 and 168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.15, 663.27 and 168.24 is: 252.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.15 : 663.27 = 168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.15/663.27 = 168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.15x = 663.27 × 168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.15x = 111,588.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,588.54/442.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.38

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