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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.03, 664.47 and 118.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.03, 664.47 and 118.38 is: 177.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.03 : 664.47 = 118.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.03/664.47 = 118.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.03x = 664.47 × 118.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.03x = 78,659.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,659.96/443.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.55

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