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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.81, 662.70 and 174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.81, 662.70 and 174.72 is: 262.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.81 : 662.70 = 174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.81/662.70 = 174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.81x = 662.70 × 174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.81x = 115,786.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,786.94/441.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.07

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