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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.81, 664.15 and 118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.81, 664.15 and 118.20 is: 177.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.81 : 664.15 = 118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.81/664.15 = 118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.81x = 664.15 × 118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.81x = 78,502.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,502.53/442.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.28

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