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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.24, 663.34 and 117.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.24, 663.34 and 117.61 is: 176.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.24 : 663.34 = 117.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.24/663.34 = 117.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.24x = 663.34 × 117.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.24x = 78,015.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,015.42/442.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.41

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