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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.69, 664.00 and 168.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.69, 664.00 and 168.77 is: 253.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.69 : 664.00 = 168.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.69/664.00 = 168.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.69x = 664.00 × 168.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.69x = 112,064.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,064.52/442.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.15

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