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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.14, 661.74 and 116.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.14, 661.74 and 116.50 is: 174.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.14 : 661.74 = 116.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.14/661.74 = 116.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.14x = 661.74 × 116.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.14x = 77,092.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,092.13/441.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.76

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