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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.92, 657.16 and 181.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.92, 657.16 and 181.42 is: 272.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.92 : 657.16 = 181.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.92/657.16 = 181.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.92x = 657.16 × 181.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.92x = 119,221.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,221.97/437.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.25

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