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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.06, 662.51 and 181.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.06, 662.51 and 181.76 is: 272.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.06 : 662.51 = 181.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.06/662.51 = 181.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.06x = 662.51 × 181.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.06x = 120,419.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,419.47/442.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.41

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