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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.69, 664.02 and 118.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.69, 664.02 and 118.06 is: 177.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.69 : 664.02 = 118.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.69/664.02 = 118.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.69x = 664.02 × 118.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.69x = 78,391.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,391.30/442.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.08

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