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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.79, 664.17 and 118.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.79, 664.17 and 118.16 is: 177.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.79 : 664.17 = 118.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.79/664.17 = 118.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.79x = 664.17 × 118.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.79x = 78,475.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,475.01/442.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.23

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