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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.54, 664.03 and 178.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.54, 664.03 and 178.98 is: 268.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.54 : 664.03 = 178.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.54/664.03 = 178.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.54x = 664.03 × 178.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.54x = 118,848.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,848.09/442.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.56

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