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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.94, 664.17 and 168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.94, 664.17 and 168.72 is: 252.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.94 : 664.17 = 168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.94/664.17 = 168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.94x = 664.17 × 168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.94x = 112,055.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,055.64/442.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.98

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