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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.58, 666.75 and 184.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.58, 666.75 and 184.66 is: 276.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.58 : 666.75 = 184.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.58/666.75 = 184.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.58x = 666.75 × 184.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.58x = 123,121.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,121.08/444.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.94

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