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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.63, 665.16 and 183.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.63, 665.16 and 183.56 is: 275.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.63 : 665.16 = 183.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.63/665.16 = 183.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.63x = 665.16 × 183.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.63x = 122,096.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,096.31/443.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.22

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