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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.56, 657.72 and 182

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.56, 657.72 and 182 is: 272.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.56 : 657.72 = 182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.56/657.72 = 182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.56x = 657.72 × 182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.56x = 119,705.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,705.04/438.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.95

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