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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.78, 661.16 and 180.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.78, 661.16 and 180.78 is: 271.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.78 : 661.16 = 180.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.78/661.16 = 180.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.78x = 661.16 × 180.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.78x = 119,524.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,524.50/440.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.17

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