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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443, 664.54 and 118.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443, 664.54 and 118.36 is: 177.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443 : 664.54 = 118.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443/664.54 = 118.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443x = 664.54 × 118.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443x = 78,654.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,654.95/443
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.55

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