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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.23, 663.56 and 182.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.23, 663.56 and 182.43 is: 273.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.23 : 663.56 = 182.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.23/663.56 = 182.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.23x = 663.56 × 182.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.23x = 121,053.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,053.25/442.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.73

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