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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.18, 664.78 and 118.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.18, 664.78 and 118.54 is: 177.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.18 : 664.78 = 118.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.18/664.78 = 118.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.18x = 664.78 × 118.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.18x = 78,803.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,803.02/443.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.81

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