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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.61, 663.96 and 168.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.61, 663.96 and 168.63 is: 252.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.61 : 663.96 = 168.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.61/663.96 = 168.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.61x = 663.96 × 168.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.61x = 111,963.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,963.57/442.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.96

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