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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.46, 666.88 and 155.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.46, 666.88 and 155.74 is: 233.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.46 : 666.88 = 155.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.46/666.88 = 155.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.46x = 666.88 × 155.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.46x = 103,859.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,859.89/444.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.68

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