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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.32, 663.38 and 117.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.32, 663.38 and 117.66 is: 176.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.32 : 663.38 = 117.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.32/663.38 = 117.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.32x = 663.38 × 117.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.32x = 78,053.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,053.29/442.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.46

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