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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.15, 661.37 and 181.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.15, 661.37 and 181.34 is: 271.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.15 : 661.37 = 181.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.15/661.37 = 181.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.15x = 661.37 × 181.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.15x = 119,931.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,931.10/441.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.86

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