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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.68, 666.88 and 184.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.68, 666.88 and 184.68 is: 276.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.68 : 666.88 = 184.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.68/666.88 = 184.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.68x = 666.88 × 184.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.68x = 123,159.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,159.40/444.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.96

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