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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.99, 661.30 and 181.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.99, 661.30 and 181.12 is: 271.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.99 : 661.30 = 181.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.99/661.30 = 181.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.99x = 661.30 × 181.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.99x = 119,774.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,774.66/440.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.60

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