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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.24, 663.50 and 168.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.24, 663.50 and 168.42 is: 252.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.24 : 663.50 = 168.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.24/663.50 = 168.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.24x = 663.50 × 168.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.24x = 111,746.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,746.67/442.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.68

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