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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.78, 662.68 and 117.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.78, 662.68 and 117.15 is: 175.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.78 : 662.68 = 117.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.78/662.68 = 117.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.78x = 662.68 × 117.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.78x = 77,633.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,633.42/441.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.73

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