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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.88, 664.43 and 169.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.88, 664.43 and 169.20 is: 253.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.88 : 664.43 = 169.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.88/664.43 = 169.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.88x = 664.43 × 169.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.88x = 112,421.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,421.56/442.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.84

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