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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.24, 663.30 and 117.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.24, 663.30 and 117.63 is: 176.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.24 : 663.30 = 117.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.24/663.30 = 117.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.24x = 663.30 × 117.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.24x = 78,023.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,023.98/442.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.43

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