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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.51, 666.72 and 155.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.51, 666.72 and 155.94 is: 233.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.51 : 666.72 = 155.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.51/666.72 = 155.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.51x = 666.72 × 155.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.51x = 103,968.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,968.32/444.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.89

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