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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.65, 666.78 and 184.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.65, 666.78 and 184.61 is: 276.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.65 : 666.78 = 184.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.65/666.78 = 184.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.65x = 666.78 × 184.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.65x = 123,094.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,094.26/444.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.83

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