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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.81, 666.65 and 184.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.81, 666.65 and 184.65 is: 276.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.81 : 666.65 = 184.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.81/666.65 = 184.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.81x = 666.65 × 184.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.81x = 123,093.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,093.85/444.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.73

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