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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.36, 661.56 and 184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.36, 661.56 and 184.56 is: 276.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.36 : 661.56 = 184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.36/661.56 = 184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.36x = 661.56 × 184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.36x = 122,097.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,097.51/441.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.64

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