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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.21, 661.64 and 181.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.21, 661.64 and 181.04 is: 271.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.21 : 661.64 = 181.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.21/661.64 = 181.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.21x = 661.64 × 181.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.21x = 119,779.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,779.09/441.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.48

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