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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.75, 664.20 and 168.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.75, 664.20 and 168.88 is: 253.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.75 : 664.20 = 168.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.75/664.20 = 168.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.75x = 664.20 × 168.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.75x = 112,170.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,170.10/442.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.35

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