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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.74, 663.57 and 182.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.74, 663.57 and 182.73 is: 273.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.74 : 663.57 = 182.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.74/663.57 = 182.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.74x = 663.57 × 182.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.74x = 121,254.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,254.15/442.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.87

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