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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.40, 663.51 and 168.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.40, 663.51 and 168.40 is: 252.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.40 : 663.51 = 168.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.40/663.51 = 168.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.40x = 663.51 × 168.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.40x = 111,733.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,733.43/442.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.56

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