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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.72, 664.20 and 168.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.72, 664.20 and 168.81 is: 253.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.72 : 664.20 = 168.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.72/664.20 = 168.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.72x = 664.20 × 168.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.72x = 112,123.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,123.60/442.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.26

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