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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.46, 663.12 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.46, 663.12 and 182.16 is: 273.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.46 : 663.12 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.46/663.12 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.46x = 663.12 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.46x = 120,793.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,793.94/442.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.00

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