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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.52, 669.31 and 168.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.52, 669.31 and 168.76 is: 252.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.52 : 669.31 = 168.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.52/669.31 = 168.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.52x = 669.31 × 168.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.52x = 112,949.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,949.41/446.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.95

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