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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.67, 661.09 and 180.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.67, 661.09 and 180.82 is: 271.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.67 : 661.09 = 180.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.67/661.09 = 180.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.67x = 661.09 × 180.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.67x = 119,535.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,535.26/440.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.26

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