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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.35, 663.85 and 164.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.35, 663.85 and 164.96 is: 247.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.35 : 663.85 = 164.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.35/663.85 = 164.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.35x = 663.85 × 164.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.35x = 109,508.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,508.70/442.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.56

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