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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.25, 662.95 and 168.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.25, 662.95 and 168.33 is: 252.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.25 : 662.95 = 168.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.25/662.95 = 168.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.25x = 662.95 × 168.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.25x = 111,594.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,594.37/442.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.33

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