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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.94, 662.81 and 167.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.94, 662.81 and 167.96 is: 251.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.94 : 662.81 = 167.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.94/662.81 = 167.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.94x = 662.81 × 167.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.94x = 111,321.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,321.41/441.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.89

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