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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.77, 662.65 and 181.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.77, 662.65 and 181.73 is: 272.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.77 : 662.65 = 181.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.77/662.65 = 181.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.77x = 662.65 × 181.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.77x = 120,420.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,420.07/441.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.59

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