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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.71, 663.89 and 182.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.71, 663.89 and 182.54 is: 273.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.71 : 663.89 = 182.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.71/663.89 = 182.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.71x = 663.89 × 182.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.71x = 121,182.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,182.25/442.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.73

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