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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.77, 660.90 and 180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.77, 660.90 and 180.76 is: 271.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.77 : 660.90 = 180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.77/660.90 = 180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.77x = 660.90 × 180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.77x = 119,464.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,464.28/440.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.04

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