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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.99, 667.73 and 185.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.99, 667.73 and 185.17 is: 277.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.99 : 667.73 = 185.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.99/667.73 = 185.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.99x = 667.73 × 185.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.99x = 123,644.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,644.77/444.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.86

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