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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.21, 661.80 and 181.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.21, 661.80 and 181.20 is: 271.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.21 : 661.80 = 181.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.21/661.80 = 181.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.21x = 661.80 × 181.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.21x = 119,918.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,918.16/441.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.79

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