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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.14, 663.20 and 117.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.14, 663.20 and 117.50 is: 176.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.14 : 663.20 = 117.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.14/663.20 = 117.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.14x = 663.20 × 117.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.14x = 77,927.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,927.95/442.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.25

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