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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.31, 661.94 and 181.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.31, 661.94 and 181.24 is: 271.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.31 : 661.94 = 181.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.31/661.94 = 181.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.31x = 661.94 × 181.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.31x = 119,966.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,966.70/441.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.84

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