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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.75, 663.70 and 168.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.75, 663.70 and 168.83 is: 253.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.75 : 663.70 = 168.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.75/663.70 = 168.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.75x = 663.70 × 168.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.75x = 112,052.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,052.47/442.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.08

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