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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.66, 664.02 and 118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.66, 664.02 and 118.04 is: 177.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.66 : 664.02 = 118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.66/664.02 = 118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.66x = 664.02 × 118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.66x = 78,380.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,380.92/442.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.07

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