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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.80, 663.60 and 168.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.80, 663.60 and 168.64 is: 252.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.80 : 663.60 = 168.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.80/663.60 = 168.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.80x = 663.60 × 168.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.80x = 111,909.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,909.50/442.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.73

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