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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.20, 660.53 and 180.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.20, 660.53 and 180.39 is: 270.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.20 : 660.53 = 180.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.20/660.53 = 180.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.20x = 660.53 × 180.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.20x = 119,153.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,153.01/440.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.68

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