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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438, 657 and 181.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438, 657 and 181.56 is: 272.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438 : 657 = 181.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438/657 = 181.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438x = 657 × 181.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438x = 119,284.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,284.92/438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.34

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