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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.39, 662.08 and 181.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.39, 662.08 and 181.53 is: 272.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.39 : 662.08 = 181.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.39/662.08 = 181.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.39x = 662.08 × 181.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.39x = 120,187.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,187.38/441.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.29

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