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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.95, 664.56 and 169.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.95, 664.56 and 169.07 is: 253.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.95 : 664.56 = 169.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.95/664.56 = 169.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.95x = 664.56 × 169.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.95x = 112,353.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,353.84/442.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.65

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