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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.16, 661.56 and 163.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.16, 661.56 and 163.44 is: 245.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.16 : 661.56 = 163.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.16/661.56 = 163.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.16x = 661.56 × 163.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.16x = 108,125.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,125.37/441.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.09

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