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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.81, 662.14 and 181.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.81, 662.14 and 181.51 is: 272.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.81 : 662.14 = 181.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.81/662.14 = 181.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.81x = 662.14 × 181.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.81x = 120,185.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,185.06/441.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.03

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