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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.81, 663.72 and 168.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.81, 663.72 and 168.73 is: 252.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.81 : 663.72 = 168.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.81/663.72 = 168.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.81x = 663.72 × 168.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.81x = 111,989.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,989.48/442.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.91

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