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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.71, 662.48 and 167.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.71, 662.48 and 167.73 is: 251.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.71 : 662.48 = 167.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.71/662.48 = 167.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.71x = 662.48 × 167.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.71x = 111,117.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,117.77/441.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.56

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