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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.33, 661.77 and 163.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.33, 661.77 and 163.59 is: 245.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.33 : 661.77 = 163.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.33/661.77 = 163.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.33x = 661.77 × 163.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.33x = 108,257.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,257.09/441.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.30

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