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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.18, 661.59 and 184.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.18, 661.59 and 184.50 is: 276.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.18 : 661.59 = 184.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.18/661.59 = 184.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.18x = 661.59 × 184.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.18x = 122,063.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,063.36/441.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.67

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