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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.60, 664 and 182.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.60, 664 and 182.55 is: 273.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.60 : 664 = 182.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.60/664 = 182.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.60x = 664 × 182.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.60x = 121,213.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,213.20/442.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.87

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