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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.06, 663.01 and 117.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.06, 663.01 and 117.42 is: 176.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.06 : 663.01 = 117.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.06/663.01 = 117.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.06x = 663.01 × 117.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.06x = 77,853.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,853.78/442.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.12

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