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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.08, 664.57 and 118.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.08, 664.57 and 118.48 is: 177.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.08 : 664.57 = 118.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.08/664.57 = 118.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.08x = 664.57 × 118.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.08x = 78,738.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,738.25/443.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.71

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