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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.58, 664.02 and 168.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.58, 664.02 and 168.89 is: 253.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.58 : 664.02 = 168.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.58/664.02 = 168.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.58x = 664.02 × 168.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.58x = 112,143.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,143.02/442.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.39

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