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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.36, 661.91 and 177.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.36, 661.91 and 177.81 is: 266.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.36 : 661.91 = 177.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.36/661.91 = 177.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.36x = 661.91 × 177.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.36x = 117,696.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,696.54/441.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.67

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