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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.69, 662.51 and 181.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.69, 662.51 and 181.64 is: 272.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.69 : 662.51 = 181.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.69/662.51 = 181.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.69x = 662.51 × 181.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.69x = 120,340.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,340.43/441.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.46

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