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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.58, 666.90 and 155.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.58, 666.90 and 155.92 is: 233.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.58 : 666.90 = 155.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.58/666.90 = 155.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.58x = 666.90 × 155.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.58x = 103,983.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,983.05/444.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.89

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