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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.05, 658.86 and 182.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.05, 658.86 and 182.55 is: 273.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.05 : 658.86 = 182.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.05/658.86 = 182.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.05x = 658.86 × 182.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.05x = 120,271.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,271.60/439.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.94

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