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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.01, 660 and 180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.01, 660 and 180 is: 269.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.01 : 660 = 180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.01/660 = 180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.01x = 660 × 180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.01x = 118,800
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,800/440.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.99

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