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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.74, 663.83 and 168.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.74, 663.83 and 168.68 is: 252.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.74 : 663.83 = 168.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.74/663.83 = 168.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.74x = 663.83 × 168.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.74x = 111,976.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,976.29/442.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.91

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