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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.74, 665.70 and 155.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.74, 665.70 and 155.14 is: 232.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.74 : 665.70 = 155.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.74/665.70 = 155.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.74x = 665.70 × 155.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.74x = 103,276.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,276.70/443.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.74

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