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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.74, 666.59 and 181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.74, 666.59 and 181.08 is: 271.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.74 : 666.59 = 181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.74/666.59 = 181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.74x = 666.59 × 181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.74x = 120,705.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,705.21/444.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.41

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