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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.96, 664.35 and 118.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.96, 664.35 and 118.35 is: 177.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.96 : 664.35 = 118.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.96/664.35 = 118.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.96x = 664.35 × 118.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.96x = 78,625.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,625.82/442.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.50

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