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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.18, 661.79 and 116.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.18, 661.79 and 116.55 is: 174.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.18 : 661.79 = 116.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.18/661.79 = 116.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.18x = 661.79 × 116.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.18x = 77,129.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,129.40/441.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.83

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