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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.48, 665.19 and 118.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.48, 665.19 and 118.89 is: 178.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.48 : 665.19 = 118.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.48/665.19 = 118.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.48x = 665.19 × 118.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.48x = 79,084.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,084.44/443.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.33

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