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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.18, 661.51 and 181.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.18, 661.51 and 181.31 is: 271.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.18 : 661.51 = 181.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.18/661.51 = 181.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.18x = 661.51 × 181.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.18x = 119,938.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,938.38/441.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.86

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