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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.88, 664.35 and 165.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.88, 664.35 and 165.31 is: 247.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.88 : 664.35 = 165.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.88/664.35 = 165.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.88x = 664.35 × 165.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.88x = 109,820.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,820.38/442.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.97

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