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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.76, 664.31 and 169.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.76, 664.31 and 169.05 is: 253.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.76 : 664.31 = 169.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.76/664.31 = 169.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.76x = 664.31 × 169.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.76x = 112,302.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,302.03/442.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.64

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