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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.79, 666.98 and 177.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.79, 666.98 and 177.59 is: 266.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.79 : 666.98 = 177.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.79/666.98 = 177.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.79x = 666.98 × 177.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.79x = 118,451.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,451.42/444.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.31

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