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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.21, 662.70 and 168.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.21, 662.70 and 168.02 is: 251.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.21 : 662.70 = 168.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.21/662.70 = 168.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.21x = 662.70 × 168.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.21x = 111,346.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,346.85/442.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.80

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