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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.18, 664.70 and 118.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.18, 664.70 and 118.58 is: 177.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.18 : 664.70 = 118.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.18/664.70 = 118.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.18x = 664.70 × 118.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.18x = 78,820.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,820.13/443.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.85

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