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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.46, 663.71 and 168.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.46, 663.71 and 168.50 is: 252.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.46 : 663.71 = 168.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.46/663.71 = 168.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.46x = 663.71 × 168.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.46x = 111,830.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,830.97/442.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.75

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