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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.66, 670.02 and 168.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.66, 670.02 and 168.94 is: 253.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.66 : 670.02 = 168.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.66/670.02 = 168.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.66x = 670.02 × 168.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.66x = 113,191.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,191.50/446.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.42

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