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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.96, 663.98 and 169.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.96, 663.98 and 169.13 is: 253.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.96 : 663.98 = 169.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.96/663.98 = 169.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.96x = 663.98 × 169.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.96x = 112,298.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,298.94/442.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.52

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