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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.70, 662.34 and 163.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.70, 662.34 and 163.86 is: 245.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.70 : 662.34 = 163.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.70/662.34 = 163.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.70x = 662.34 × 163.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.70x = 108,534.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,534.13/441.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.72

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