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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.39, 671.08 and 118.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.39, 671.08 and 118.33 is: 177.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.39 : 671.08 = 118.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.39/671.08 = 118.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.39x = 671.08 × 118.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.39x = 79,408.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,408.90/447.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.49

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