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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.62, 663.98 and 118.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.62, 663.98 and 118.01 is: 177.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.62 : 663.98 = 118.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.62/663.98 = 118.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.62x = 663.98 × 118.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.62x = 78,352.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,352.37/442.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.02

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