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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.34, 661.84 and 167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.34, 661.84 and 167.28 is: 250.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.34 : 661.84 = 167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.34/661.84 = 167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.34x = 661.84 × 167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.34x = 110,712.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,712.60/441.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.86

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