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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.72, 665.16 and 183.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.72, 665.16 and 183.54 is: 275.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.72 : 665.16 = 183.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.72/665.16 = 183.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.72x = 665.16 × 183.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.72x = 122,083.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,083.47/443.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.14

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