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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.58, 665.39 and 118.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.58, 665.39 and 118.94 is: 178.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.58 : 665.39 = 118.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.58/665.39 = 118.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.58x = 665.39 × 118.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.58x = 79,141.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,141.49/443.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.42

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