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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.20, 664.83 and 118.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.20, 664.83 and 118.56 is: 177.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.20 : 664.83 = 118.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.20/664.83 = 118.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.20x = 664.83 × 118.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.20x = 78,822.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,822.24/443.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.85

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