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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.60, 662.40 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.60, 662.40 and 117 is: 175.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.60 : 662.40 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.60/662.40 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.60x = 662.40 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.60x = 77,500.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,500.80/441.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.50

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