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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.43, 661.70 and 181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.43, 661.70 and 181.62 is: 272.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.43 : 661.70 = 181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.43/661.70 = 181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.43x = 661.70 × 181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.43x = 120,178.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,178.41/441.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.25

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