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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.36, 666.35 and 155.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.36, 666.35 and 155.73 is: 233.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.36 : 666.35 = 155.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.36/666.35 = 155.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.36x = 666.35 × 155.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.36x = 103,771.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,771.07/444.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.53

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