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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.26, 663.15 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.26, 663.15 and 182.16 is: 273.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.26 : 663.15 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.26/663.15 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.26x = 663.15 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.26x = 120,799.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,799.40/442.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.14

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