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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.99, 668.56 and 168.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.99, 668.56 and 168.27 is: 252.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.99 : 668.56 = 168.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.99/668.56 = 168.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.99x = 668.56 × 168.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.99x = 112,498.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,498.59/445.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.24

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