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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.51, 665.51 and 183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.51, 665.51 and 183.70 is: 275.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.51 : 665.51 = 183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.51/665.51 = 183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.51x = 665.51 × 183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.51x = 122,254.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,254.19/443.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.65

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