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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.55, 663.44 and 168.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.55, 663.44 and 168.45 is: 252.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.55 : 663.44 = 168.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.55/663.44 = 168.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.55x = 663.44 × 168.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.55x = 111,754.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,754.09/442.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.52

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