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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.20, 666.59 and 155.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.20, 666.59 and 155.63 is: 233.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.20 : 666.59 = 155.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.20/666.59 = 155.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.20x = 666.59 × 155.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.20x = 103,737.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,737.29/444.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.54

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