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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.55, 663.65 and 153.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.55, 663.65 and 153.92 is: 230.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.55 : 663.65 = 153.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.55/663.65 = 153.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.55x = 663.65 × 153.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.55x = 102,148.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,148.24/442.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.82

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