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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.10, 661.71 and 163.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.10, 661.71 and 163.42 is: 245.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.10 : 661.71 = 163.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.10/661.71 = 163.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.10x = 661.71 × 163.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.10x = 108,136.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,136.65/441.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.15

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