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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.53, 664.02 and 168.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.53, 664.02 and 168.62 is: 253.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.53 : 664.02 = 168.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.53/664.02 = 168.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.53x = 664.02 × 168.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.53x = 111,967.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,967.05/442.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.02

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