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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.17, 665.73 and 183.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.17, 665.73 and 183.87 is: 275.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.17 : 665.73 = 183.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.17/665.73 = 183.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.17x = 665.73 × 183.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.17x = 122,407.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,407.78/444.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.59

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