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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.74, 664.31 and 168.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.74, 664.31 and 168.92 is: 253.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.74 : 664.31 = 168.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.74/664.31 = 168.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.74x = 664.31 × 168.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.74x = 112,215.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,215.25/442.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.46

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