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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.43, 663.19 and 168.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.43, 663.19 and 168.45 is: 252.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.43 : 663.19 = 168.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.43/663.19 = 168.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.43x = 663.19 × 168.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.43x = 111,711.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,711.45/442.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.50

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