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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.70, 663.57 and 168.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.70, 663.57 and 168.67 is: 252.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.70 : 663.57 = 168.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.70/663.57 = 168.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.70x = 663.57 × 168.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.70x = 111,920.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,920.19/442.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.82

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