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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441, 661.02 and 180.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441, 661.02 and 180.90 is: 271.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441 : 661.02 = 180.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441/661.02 = 180.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441x = 661.02 × 180.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441x = 119,578.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,578.52/441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.15

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