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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.77, 664.16 and 118.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.77, 664.16 and 118.13 is: 177.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.77 : 664.16 = 118.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.77/664.16 = 118.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.77x = 664.16 × 118.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.77x = 78,453.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,453.31/442.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.19

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