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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.05, 663.03 and 181.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.05, 663.03 and 181.98 is: 272.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.05 : 663.03 = 181.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.05/663.03 = 181.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.05x = 663.03 × 181.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.05x = 120,658.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,658.20/442.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.95

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