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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.61, 664.10 and 182.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.61, 664.10 and 182.66 is: 274.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.61 : 664.10 = 182.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.61/664.10 = 182.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.61x = 664.10 × 182.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.61x = 121,306.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,306.62/442.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.07

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