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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.53, 665.43 and 154.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.53, 665.43 and 154.97 is: 232.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.53 : 665.43 = 154.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.53/665.43 = 154.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.53x = 665.43 × 154.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.53x = 103,121.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,121.69/443.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.50

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