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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.41, 661.91 and 181.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.41, 661.91 and 181.19 is: 271.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.41 : 661.91 = 181.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.41/661.91 = 181.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.41x = 661.91 × 181.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.41x = 119,933.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,933.24/441.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.71

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