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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.76, 664.34 and 168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.76, 664.34 and 168.80 is: 253.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.76 : 664.34 = 168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.76/664.34 = 168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.76x = 664.34 × 168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.76x = 112,136.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,136.43/442.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.27

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