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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.19, 664.77 and 118.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.19, 664.77 and 118.56 is: 177.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.19 : 664.77 = 118.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.19/664.77 = 118.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.19x = 664.77 × 118.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.19x = 78,811.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,811.81/443.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.83

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