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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.90, 661.17 and 180.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.90, 661.17 and 180.86 is: 271.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.90 : 661.17 = 180.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.90/661.17 = 180.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.90x = 661.17 × 180.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.90x = 119,579.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,579.21/440.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.22

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