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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.67, 660.90 and 180.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.67, 660.90 and 180.66 is: 270.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.67 : 660.90 = 180.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.67/660.90 = 180.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.67x = 660.90 × 180.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.67x = 119,398.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,398.19/440.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.95

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