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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.13, 661.45 and 181.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.13, 661.45 and 181.06 is: 271.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.13 : 661.45 = 181.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.13/661.45 = 181.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.13x = 661.45 × 181.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.13x = 119,762.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,762.14/441.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.49

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