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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.92, 664.46 and 168.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.92, 664.46 and 168.96 is: 253.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.92 : 664.46 = 168.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.92/664.46 = 168.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.92x = 664.46 × 168.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.92x = 112,267.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,267.16/442.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.47

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