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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.33, 663.50 and 117.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.33, 663.50 and 117.67 is: 176.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.33 : 663.50 = 117.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.33/663.50 = 117.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.33x = 663.50 × 117.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.33x = 78,074.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,074.05/442.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.51

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