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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.63, 663.93 and 118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.63, 663.93 and 118 is: 177.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.63 : 663.93 = 118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.63/663.93 = 118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.63x = 663.93 × 118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.63x = 78,343.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,343.74/442.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.00

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