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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.27, 663.27 and 178.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.27, 663.27 and 178.72 is: 268.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.27 : 663.27 = 178.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.27/663.27 = 178.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.27x = 663.27 × 178.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.27x = 118,539.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,539.61/442.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.03

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