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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.57, 666.69 and 184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.57, 666.69 and 184.56 is: 276.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.57 : 666.69 = 184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.57/666.69 = 184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.57x = 666.69 × 184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.57x = 123,044.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,044.31/444.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.77

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