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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.64, 664.13 and 168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.64, 664.13 and 168.80 is: 253.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.64 : 664.13 = 168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.64/664.13 = 168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.64x = 664.13 × 168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.64x = 112,105.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,105.14/442.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.26

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