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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.37, 663.62 and 182.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.37, 663.62 and 182.51 is: 273.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.37 : 663.62 = 182.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.37/663.62 = 182.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.37x = 663.62 × 182.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.37x = 121,117.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,117.29/442.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.79

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