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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.69, 663.96 and 118.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.69, 663.96 and 118.03 is: 177.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.69 : 663.96 = 118.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.69/663.96 = 118.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.69x = 663.96 × 118.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.69x = 78,367.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,367.20/442.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.03

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