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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.03, 664.54 and 118.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.03, 664.54 and 118.40 is: 177.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.03 : 664.54 = 118.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.03/664.54 = 118.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.03x = 664.54 × 118.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.03x = 78,677.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,677.92/443.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.59

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