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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.19, 664.71 and 118.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.19, 664.71 and 118.53 is: 177.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.19 : 664.71 = 118.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.19/664.71 = 118.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.19x = 664.71 × 118.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.19x = 78,788.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,788.08/443.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.77

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