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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.18, 663.25 and 182.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.18, 663.25 and 182.11 is: 273.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.18 : 663.25 = 182.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.18/663.25 = 182.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.18x = 663.25 × 182.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.18x = 120,781.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,781.14/442.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.15

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