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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.44, 666.67 and 181.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.44, 666.67 and 181.01 is: 271.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.44 : 666.67 = 181.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.44/666.67 = 181.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.44x = 666.67 × 181.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.44x = 120,675.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,675.15/444.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.52

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