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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.58, 665.33 and 118.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.58, 665.33 and 118.98 is: 178.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.58 : 665.33 = 118.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.58/665.33 = 118.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.58x = 665.33 × 118.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.58x = 79,160.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,160.37/443.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.46

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