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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.64, 666.98 and 156.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.64, 666.98 and 156.10 is: 234.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.64 : 666.98 = 156.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.64/666.98 = 156.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.64x = 666.98 × 156.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.64x = 104,115.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,115.58/444.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.16

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