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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.89, 663.93 and 154.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.89, 663.93 and 154.17 is: 231.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.89 : 663.93 = 154.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.89/663.93 = 154.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.89x = 663.93 × 154.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.89x = 102,358.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,358.09/442.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.11

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