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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.79, 665.64 and 119.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.79, 665.64 and 119.12 is: 178.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.79 : 665.64 = 119.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.79/665.64 = 119.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.79x = 665.64 × 119.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.79x = 79,287.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,287.71/443.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.66

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