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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.89, 664.38 and 118.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.89, 664.38 and 118.26 is: 177.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.89 : 664.38 = 118.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.89/664.38 = 118.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.89x = 664.38 × 118.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.89x = 78,569.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,569.58/442.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.40

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