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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.23, 662.06 and 181.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.23, 662.06 and 181.43 is: 272.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.23 : 662.06 = 181.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.23/662.06 = 181.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.23x = 662.06 × 181.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.23x = 120,114.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,114.69/441.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.23

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