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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.76, 662.58 and 167.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.76, 662.58 and 167.82 is: 251.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.76 : 662.58 = 167.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.76/662.58 = 167.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.76x = 662.58 × 167.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.76x = 111,194.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,194.18/441.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.71

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