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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.10, 664.59 and 118.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.10, 664.59 and 118.49 is: 177.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.10 : 664.59 = 118.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.10/664.59 = 118.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.10x = 664.59 × 118.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.10x = 78,747.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,747.27/443.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.72

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