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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.18, 657.28 and 181.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.18, 657.28 and 181.54 is: 272.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.18 : 657.28 = 181.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.18/657.28 = 181.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.18x = 657.28 × 181.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.18x = 119,322.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,322.61/438.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.31

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