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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.66, 663.97 and 150.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.66, 663.97 and 150.17 is: 225.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.66 : 663.97 = 150.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.66/663.97 = 150.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.66x = 663.97 × 150.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.66x = 99,708.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,708.37/442.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.25

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