Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.82, 665.62 and 119.18
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 443.82, 665.62 and 119.18 is: 178.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
443.82 : 665.62 = 119.18 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
443.82/665.62 = 119.18/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
443.82x = 665.62 × 119.18 - Step 4: Simplify right side
443.82x = 79,328.59 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,328.59/443.82 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 178.74
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