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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.50, 663.54 and 153.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.50, 663.54 and 153.87 is: 230.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.50 : 663.54 = 153.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.50/663.54 = 153.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.50x = 663.54 × 153.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.50x = 102,098.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,098.90/442.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.73

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