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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.05, 657.36 and 181.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.05, 657.36 and 181.55 is: 272.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.05 : 657.36 = 181.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.05/657.36 = 181.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.05x = 657.36 × 181.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.05x = 119,340.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,340.42/438.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.44

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