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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.64, 662.71 and 181.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.64, 662.71 and 181.59 is: 272.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.64 : 662.71 = 181.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.64/662.71 = 181.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.64x = 662.71 × 181.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.64x = 120,341.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,341.51/441.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.49

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