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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.40, 663.58 and 117.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.40, 663.58 and 117.76 is: 176.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.40 : 663.58 = 117.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.40/663.58 = 117.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.40x = 663.58 × 117.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.40x = 78,143.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,143.18/442.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.63

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