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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.37, 661.96 and 167.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.37, 661.96 and 167.41 is: 251.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.37 : 661.96 = 167.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.37/661.96 = 167.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.37x = 661.96 × 167.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.37x = 110,818.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,818.72/441.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.08

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