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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.12, 659.64 and 180.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.12, 659.64 and 180.11 is: 269.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.12 : 659.64 = 180.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.12/659.64 = 180.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.12x = 659.64 × 180.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.12x = 118,804.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,804.46/440.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.94

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