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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.36, 663.57 and 168.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.36, 663.57 and 168.43 is: 252.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.36 : 663.57 = 168.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.36/663.57 = 168.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.36x = 663.57 × 168.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.36x = 111,764.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,764.21/442.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.65

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