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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.56, 666.86 and 184.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.56, 666.86 and 184.50 is: 276.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.56 : 666.86 = 184.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.56/666.86 = 184.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.56x = 666.86 × 184.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.56x = 123,035.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,035.67/444.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.76

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