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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.60, 666.42 and 180.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.60, 666.42 and 180.84 is: 271.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.60 : 666.42 = 180.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.60/666.42 = 180.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.60x = 666.42 × 180.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.60x = 120,515.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,515.39/444.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.06

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