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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.39, 671.01 and 118.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.39, 671.01 and 118.34 is: 177.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.39 : 671.01 = 118.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.39/671.01 = 118.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.39x = 671.01 × 118.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.39x = 79,404.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,404.12/447.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.48

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