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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.32, 664.98 and 118.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.32, 664.98 and 118.69 is: 178.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.32 : 664.98 = 118.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.32/664.98 = 118.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.32x = 664.98 × 118.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.32x = 78,924.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,924.37/443.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.03

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