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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.20, 669.24 and 168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.20, 669.24 and 168.52 is: 252.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.20 : 669.24 = 168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.20/669.24 = 168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.20x = 669.24 × 168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.20x = 112,780.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,780.32/446.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.76

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