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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.38, 663.54 and 113.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.38, 663.54 and 113.31 is: 169.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.38 : 663.54 = 113.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.38/663.54 = 113.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.38x = 663.54 × 113.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.38x = 75,185.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,185.72/442.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.96

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