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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.78, 668.52 and 185.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.78, 668.52 and 185.74 is: 278.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.78 : 668.52 = 185.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.78/668.52 = 185.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.78x = 668.52 × 185.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.78x = 124,170.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,170.90/445.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.55

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