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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.35, 661.98 and 116.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.35, 661.98 and 116.72 is: 175.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.35 : 661.98 = 116.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.35/661.98 = 116.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.35x = 661.98 × 116.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.35x = 77,266.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,266.31/441.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.07

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