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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.97, 664.66 and 169.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.97, 664.66 and 169.04 is: 253.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.97 : 664.66 = 169.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.97/664.66 = 169.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.97x = 664.66 × 169.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.97x = 112,351.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,351.31/442.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.63

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