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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.31, 663.47 and 168.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.31, 663.47 and 168.40 is: 252.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.31 : 663.47 = 168.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.31/663.47 = 168.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.31x = 663.47 × 168.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.31x = 111,728.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,728.35/442.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.60

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