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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.98, 662.97 and 112.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.98, 662.97 and 112.91 is: 169.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.98 : 662.97 = 112.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.98/662.97 = 112.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.98x = 662.97 × 112.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.98x = 74,857.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,857.04/441.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.37

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