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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.63, 665.59 and 183.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.63, 665.59 and 183.77 is: 275.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.63 : 665.59 = 183.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.63/665.59 = 183.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.63x = 665.59 × 183.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.63x = 122,315.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,315.04/443.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.72

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