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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.46, 665.16 and 118.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.46, 665.16 and 118.82 is: 178.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.46 : 665.16 = 118.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.46/665.16 = 118.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.46x = 665.16 × 118.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.46x = 79,034.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,034.31/443.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.22

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