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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.72, 662.67 and 181.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.72, 662.67 and 181.71 is: 272.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.72 : 662.67 = 181.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.72/662.67 = 181.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.72x = 662.67 × 181.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.72x = 120,413.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,413.77/441.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.60

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