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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.89, 661.33 and 181.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.89, 661.33 and 181.03 is: 271.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.89 : 661.33 = 181.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.89/661.33 = 181.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.89x = 661.33 × 181.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.89x = 119,720.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,720.57/440.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.54

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