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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.68, 666.56 and 155.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.68, 666.56 and 155.91 is: 233.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.68 : 666.56 = 155.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.68/666.56 = 155.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.68x = 666.56 × 155.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.68x = 103,922.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,922.59/444.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.70

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