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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.34, 663.49 and 168.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.34, 663.49 and 168.56 is: 252.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.34 : 663.49 = 168.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.34/663.49 = 168.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.34x = 663.49 × 168.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.34x = 111,837.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,837.87/442.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.83

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