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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.92, 664.18 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.92, 664.18 and 182.76 is: 274.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.92 : 664.18 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.92/664.18 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.92x = 664.18 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.92x = 121,385.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,385.54/442.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.06

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