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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.55, 658.11 and 182.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.55, 658.11 and 182.05 is: 273.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.55 : 658.11 = 182.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.55/658.11 = 182.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.55x = 658.11 × 182.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.55x = 119,805.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,805.63/438.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.19

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