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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.40, 663.62 and 164.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.40, 663.62 and 164.82 is: 247.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.40 : 663.62 = 164.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.40/663.62 = 164.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.40x = 663.62 × 164.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.40x = 109,377.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,377.02/442.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.23

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