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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.38, 663.34 and 164.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.38, 663.34 and 164.54 is: 246.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.38 : 663.34 = 164.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.38/663.34 = 164.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.38x = 663.34 × 164.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.38x = 109,142.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,142.24/442.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.72

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