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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.75, 662.58 and 181.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.75, 662.58 and 181.59 is: 272.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.75 : 662.58 = 181.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.75/662.58 = 181.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.75x = 662.58 × 181.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.75x = 120,319.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,319.14/441.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.37

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