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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.30, 661.84 and 181.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.30, 661.84 and 181.23 is: 271.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.30 : 661.84 = 181.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.30/661.84 = 181.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.30x = 661.84 × 181.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.30x = 119,944.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,944.81/441.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.80

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