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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.40, 663.22 and 168.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.40, 663.22 and 168.69 is: 252.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.40 : 663.22 = 168.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.40/663.22 = 168.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.40x = 663.22 × 168.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.40x = 111,878.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,878.58/442.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.89

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