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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.46, 660.48 and 180.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.46, 660.48 and 180.42 is: 270.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.46 : 660.48 = 180.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.46/660.48 = 180.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.46x = 660.48 × 180.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.46x = 119,163.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,163.80/440.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.54

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