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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.72, 663.49 and 182.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.72, 663.49 and 182.43 is: 273.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.72 : 663.49 = 182.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.72/663.49 = 182.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.72x = 663.49 × 182.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.72x = 121,040.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,040.48/442.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.40

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