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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.30, 661.50 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.30, 661.50 and 181.44 is: 271.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.30 : 661.50 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.30/661.50 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.30x = 661.50 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.30x = 120,022.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,022.56/441.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.97

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