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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.14, 661.44 and 181.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.14, 661.44 and 181.06 is: 271.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.14 : 661.44 = 181.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.14/661.44 = 181.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.14x = 661.44 × 181.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.14x = 119,760.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,760.33/441.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.48

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