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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.99, 664.45 and 118.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.99, 664.45 and 118.36 is: 177.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.99 : 664.45 = 118.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.99/664.45 = 118.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.99x = 664.45 × 118.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.99x = 78,644.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,644.30/442.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.53

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