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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.49, 665.43 and 183.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.49, 665.43 and 183.66 is: 275.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.49 : 665.43 = 183.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.49/665.43 = 183.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.49x = 665.43 × 183.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.49x = 122,212.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,212.87/443.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.57

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