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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.23, 664.80 and 118.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.23, 664.80 and 118.60 is: 177.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.23 : 664.80 = 118.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.23/664.80 = 118.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.23x = 664.80 × 118.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.23x = 78,845.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,845.28/443.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.89

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