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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.75, 664.08 and 182.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.75, 664.08 and 182.59 is: 273.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.75 : 664.08 = 182.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.75/664.08 = 182.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.75x = 664.08 × 182.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.75x = 121,254.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,254.37/442.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.87

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