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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.56, 660.30 and 180.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.56, 660.30 and 180.55 is: 270.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.56 : 660.30 = 180.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.56/660.30 = 180.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.56x = 660.30 × 180.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.56x = 119,217.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,217.17/440.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.60

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