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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.55, 444.74 and 150.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.55, 444.74 and 150.17 is: 225.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.55 : 444.74 = 150.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.55/444.74 = 150.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.55x = 444.74 × 150.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.55x = 66,783.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,783.63/296.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.20

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