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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.48, 665.44 and 183.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.48, 665.44 and 183.68 is: 275.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.48 : 665.44 = 183.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.48/665.44 = 183.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.48x = 665.44 × 183.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.48x = 122,228.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,228.02/443.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.61

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