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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.83, 664.35 and 168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.83, 664.35 and 168.90 is: 253.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.83 : 664.35 = 168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.83/664.35 = 168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.83x = 664.35 × 168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.83x = 112,208.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,208.72/442.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.39

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