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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.17, 664.23 and 182.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.17, 664.23 and 182.87 is: 274.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.17 : 664.23 = 182.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.17/664.23 = 182.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.17x = 664.23 × 182.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.17x = 121,471.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,471.33/443.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.10

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