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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.55, 663.84 and 168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.55, 663.84 and 168.66 is: 253.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.55 : 663.84 = 168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.55/663.84 = 168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.55x = 663.84 × 168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.55x = 111,963.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,963.25/442.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.00

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