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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.48, 666.56 and 155.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.48, 666.56 and 155.86 is: 233.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.48 : 666.56 = 155.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.48/666.56 = 155.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.48x = 666.56 × 155.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.48x = 103,890.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,890.04/444.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.73

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