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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.76, 664.38 and 182.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.76, 664.38 and 182.95 is: 274.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.76 : 664.38 = 182.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.76/664.38 = 182.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.76x = 664.38 × 182.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.76x = 121,547.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,547.12/442.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.52

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