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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.02, 662.98 and 117.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.02, 662.98 and 117.41 is: 176.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.02 : 662.98 = 117.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.02/662.98 = 117.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.02x = 662.98 × 117.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.02x = 77,839.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,839.89/442.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.10

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