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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.41, 663.60 and 113.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.41, 663.60 and 113.35 is: 170.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.41 : 663.60 = 113.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.41/663.60 = 113.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.41x = 663.60 × 113.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.41x = 75,219.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,219.06/442.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.02

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