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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.10, 663.42 and 182.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.10, 663.42 and 182.18 is: 273.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.10 : 663.42 = 182.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.10/663.42 = 182.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.10x = 663.42 × 182.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.10x = 120,861.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,861.86/442.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.38

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