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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.56, 663.77 and 117.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.56, 663.77 and 117.96 is: 176.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.56 : 663.77 = 117.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.56/663.77 = 117.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.56x = 663.77 × 117.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.56x = 78,297.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,297.72/442.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.92

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