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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.99, 664.44 and 168.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.99, 664.44 and 168.87 is: 253.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.99 : 664.44 = 168.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.99/664.44 = 168.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.99x = 664.44 × 168.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.99x = 112,203.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,203.98/442.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.29

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