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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.72, 663.92 and 168.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.72, 663.92 and 168.67 is: 252.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.72 : 663.92 = 168.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.72/663.92 = 168.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.72x = 663.92 × 168.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.72x = 111,983.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,983.39/442.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.94

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