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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.85, 664.05 and 168.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.85, 664.05 and 168.92 is: 253.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.85 : 664.05 = 168.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.85/664.05 = 168.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.85x = 664.05 × 168.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.85x = 112,171.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,171.33/442.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.29

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