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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.32, 663.41 and 117.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.32, 663.41 and 117.72 is: 176.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.32 : 663.41 = 117.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.32/663.41 = 117.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.32x = 663.41 × 117.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.32x = 78,096.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,096.04/442.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.56

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