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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.86, 664.33 and 118.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.86, 664.33 and 118.22 is: 177.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.86 : 664.33 = 118.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.86/664.33 = 118.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.86x = 664.33 × 118.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.86x = 78,537.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,537.09/442.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.34

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