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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.79, 661.20 and 180.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.79, 661.20 and 180.78 is: 271.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.79 : 661.20 = 180.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.79/661.20 = 180.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.79x = 661.20 × 180.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.79x = 119,531.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,531.74/440.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.18

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