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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.24, 661.68 and 181.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.24, 661.68 and 181.37 is: 271.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.24 : 661.68 = 181.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.24/661.68 = 181.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.24x = 661.68 × 181.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.24x = 120,008.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,008.90/441.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.98

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