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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.24, 663.32 and 168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.24, 663.32 and 168.52 is: 252.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.24 : 663.32 = 168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.24/663.32 = 168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.24x = 663.32 × 168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.24x = 111,782.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,782.69/442.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.76

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