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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.90, 666.92 and 156.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.90, 666.92 and 156.18 is: 234.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.90 : 666.92 = 156.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.90/666.92 = 156.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.90x = 666.92 × 156.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.90x = 104,159.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,159.57/444.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.12

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