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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.51, 663.69 and 168.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.51, 663.69 and 168.54 is: 252.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.51 : 663.69 = 168.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.51/663.69 = 168.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.51x = 663.69 × 168.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.51x = 111,858.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,858.31/442.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.78

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