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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.81, 662.97 and 181.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.81, 662.97 and 181.86 is: 272.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.81 : 662.97 = 181.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.81/662.97 = 181.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.81x = 662.97 × 181.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.81x = 120,565.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,565.92/441.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.89

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