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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.28, 663.23 and 182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.28, 663.23 and 182.10 is: 273.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.28 : 663.23 = 182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.28/663.23 = 182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.28x = 663.23 × 182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.28x = 120,773.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,773.27/442.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.07

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