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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.59, 663.83 and 175.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.59, 663.83 and 175.47 is: 263.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.59 : 663.83 = 175.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.59/663.83 = 175.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.59x = 663.83 × 175.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.59x = 116,481.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,481.37/442.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.18

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