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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.17, 661.15 and 166.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.17, 661.15 and 166.99 is: 250.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.17 : 661.15 = 166.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.17/661.15 = 166.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.17x = 661.15 × 166.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.17x = 110,405.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,405.44/441.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.26

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