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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.88, 671.80 and 118.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.88, 671.80 and 118.84 is: 178.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.88 : 671.80 = 118.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.88/671.80 = 118.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.88x = 671.80 × 118.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.88x = 79,836.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,836.71/447.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.25

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