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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.76, 662.16 and 181.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.76, 662.16 and 181.72 is: 272.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.76 : 662.16 = 181.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.76/662.16 = 181.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.76x = 662.16 × 181.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.76x = 120,327.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,327.72/441.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.38

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