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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.58, 664.06 and 168.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.58, 664.06 and 168.70 is: 253.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.58 : 664.06 = 168.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.58/664.06 = 168.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.58x = 664.06 × 168.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.58x = 112,026.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,026.92/442.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.12

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