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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.48, 662.50 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.48, 662.50 and 181.44 is: 272.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.48 : 662.50 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.48/662.50 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.48x = 662.50 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.48x = 120,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,204/441.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.28

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