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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.88, 663.84 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.88, 663.84 and 182.76 is: 273.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.88 : 663.84 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.88/663.84 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.88x = 663.84 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.88x = 121,323.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,323.40/442.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.94

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