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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.10, 657.06 and 181.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.10, 657.06 and 181.60 is: 272.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.10 : 657.06 = 181.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.10/657.06 = 181.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.10x = 657.06 × 181.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.10x = 119,322.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,322.10/438.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.36

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