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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.12, 661.59 and 167.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.12, 661.59 and 167.16 is: 250.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.12 : 661.59 = 167.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.12/661.59 = 167.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.12x = 661.59 × 167.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.12x = 110,591.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,591.38/441.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.71

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