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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.87, 665.78 and 119.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.87, 665.78 and 119.22 is: 178.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.87 : 665.78 = 119.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.87/665.78 = 119.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.87x = 665.78 × 119.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.87x = 79,373.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,373.70/443.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.82

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