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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.27, 661.90 and 116.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.27, 661.90 and 116.66 is: 174.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.27 : 661.90 = 116.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.27/661.90 = 116.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.27x = 661.90 × 116.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.27x = 77,215.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,215.31/441.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.99

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