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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.15, 661.58 and 116.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.15, 661.58 and 116.47 is: 174.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.15 : 661.58 = 116.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.15/661.58 = 116.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.15x = 661.58 × 116.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.15x = 77,054.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,054.22/441.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.67

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