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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.28, 663.52 and 168.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.28, 663.52 and 168.38 is: 252.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.28 : 663.52 = 168.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.28/663.52 = 168.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.28x = 663.52 × 168.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.28x = 111,723.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,723.50/442.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.61

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