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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.74, 665.55 and 119.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.74, 665.55 and 119.11 is: 178.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.74 : 665.55 = 119.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.74/665.55 = 119.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.74x = 665.55 × 119.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.74x = 79,273.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,273.66/443.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.65

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