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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.63, 665.42 and 118.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.63, 665.42 and 118.97 is: 178.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.63 : 665.42 = 118.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.63/665.42 = 118.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.63x = 665.42 × 118.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.63x = 79,163.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,163.59/443.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.45

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