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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.91, 660.08 and 180.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.91, 660.08 and 180.10 is: 270.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.91 : 660.08 = 180.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.91/660.08 = 180.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.91x = 660.08 × 180.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.91x = 118,877.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,877.86/439.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.24

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