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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.50, 663.83 and 168.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.50, 663.83 and 168.59 is: 252.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.50 : 663.83 = 168.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.50/663.83 = 168.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.50x = 663.83 × 168.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.50x = 111,912.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,912.81/442.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.91

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