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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.66, 664.01 and 118.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.66, 664.01 and 118.03 is: 177.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.66 : 664.01 = 118.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.66/664.01 = 118.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.66x = 664.01 × 118.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.66x = 78,372.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,372.51/442.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.05

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