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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.05, 661.91 and 181.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.05, 661.91 and 181.05 is: 271.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.05 : 661.91 = 181.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.05/661.91 = 181.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.05x = 661.91 × 181.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.05x = 119,841.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,841.30/441.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.72

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