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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.41, 661.66 and 181.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.41, 661.66 and 181.26 is: 271.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.41 : 661.66 = 181.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.41/661.66 = 181.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.41x = 661.66 × 181.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.41x = 119,932.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,932.04/441.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.71

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