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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.19, 663.32 and 117.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.19, 663.32 and 117.56 is: 176.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.19 : 663.32 = 117.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.19/663.32 = 117.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.19x = 663.32 × 117.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.19x = 77,981.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,981.85/442.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.35

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