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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.78, 663.90 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.78, 663.90 and 182.76 is: 274.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.78 : 663.90 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.78/663.90 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.78x = 663.90 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.78x = 121,334.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,334.36/442.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.03

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