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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.02, 661.53 and 116.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.02, 661.53 and 116.42 is: 174.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.02 : 661.53 = 116.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.02/661.53 = 116.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.02x = 661.53 × 116.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.02x = 77,012.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,012.01/441.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.62

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