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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.12, 658.68 and 182.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.12, 658.68 and 182.56 is: 273.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.12 : 658.68 = 182.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.12/658.68 = 182.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.12x = 658.68 × 182.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.12x = 120,248.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,248.62/439.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.84

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