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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.62, 665.45 and 118.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.62, 665.45 and 118.98 is: 178.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.62 : 665.45 = 118.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.62/665.45 = 118.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.62x = 665.45 × 118.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.62x = 79,177.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,177.14/443.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.48

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