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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.51, 664.01 and 182.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.51, 664.01 and 182.70 is: 274.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.51 : 664.01 = 182.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.51/664.01 = 182.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.51x = 664.01 × 182.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.51x = 121,312.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,312.81/442.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.15

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