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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.93, 664.41 and 118.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.93, 664.41 and 118.30 is: 177.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.93 : 664.41 = 118.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.93/664.41 = 118.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.93x = 664.41 × 118.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.93x = 78,599.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,599.70/442.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.45

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