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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.76, 664.05 and 118.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.76, 664.05 and 118.16 is: 177.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.76 : 664.05 = 118.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.76/664.05 = 118.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.76x = 664.05 × 118.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.76x = 78,460.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,460.83/442.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.21

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