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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.29, 666.39 and 184.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.29, 666.39 and 184.17 is: 276.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.29 : 666.39 = 184.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.29/666.39 = 184.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.29x = 666.39 × 184.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.29x = 122,732.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,732.24/444.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.25

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