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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.09, 661.97 and 163.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.09, 661.97 and 163.70 is: 245.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.09 : 661.97 = 163.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.09/661.97 = 163.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.09x = 661.97 × 163.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.09x = 108,368.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,368.10/441.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.68

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