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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.73, 664.31 and 182.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.73, 664.31 and 182.93 is: 274.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.73 : 664.31 = 182.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.73/664.31 = 182.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.73x = 664.31 × 182.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.73x = 121,522.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,522.23/442.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.48

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