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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.19, 657.58 and 181.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.19, 657.58 and 181.69 is: 272.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.19 : 657.58 = 181.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.19/657.58 = 181.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.19x = 657.58 × 181.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.19x = 119,475.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,475.71/438.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.66

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