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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.48, 663.76 and 182.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.48, 663.76 and 182.36 is: 273.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.48 : 663.76 = 182.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.48/663.76 = 182.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.48x = 663.76 × 182.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.48x = 121,043.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,043.27/442.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.56

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