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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.40, 665.08 and 118.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.40, 665.08 and 118.76 is: 178.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.40 : 665.08 = 118.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.40/665.08 = 118.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.40x = 665.08 × 118.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.40x = 78,984.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,984.90/443.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.13

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