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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.88, 664.34 and 118.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.88, 664.34 and 118.25 is: 177.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.88 : 664.34 = 118.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.88/664.34 = 118.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.88x = 664.34 × 118.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.88x = 78,559.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,559.27/442.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.38

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