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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.77, 661.96 and 167.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.77, 661.96 and 167.71 is: 251.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.77 : 661.96 = 167.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.77/661.96 = 167.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.77x = 661.96 × 167.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.77x = 111,017.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,017.31/441.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.30

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