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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.52, 665.23 and 118.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.52, 665.23 and 118.91 is: 178.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.52 : 665.23 = 118.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.52/665.23 = 118.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.52x = 665.23 × 118.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.52x = 79,102.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,102.50/443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.35

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