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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.86, 664.14 and 169.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.86, 664.14 and 169.03 is: 253.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.86 : 664.14 = 169.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.86/664.14 = 169.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.86x = 664.14 × 169.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.86x = 112,257.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,257.29/442.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.48

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