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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.76, 665.46 and 155.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.76, 665.46 and 155.04 is: 232.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.76 : 665.46 = 155.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.76/665.46 = 155.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.76x = 665.46 × 155.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.76x = 103,172.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,172.92/443.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.50

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