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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.16, 666.17 and 119.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.16, 666.17 and 119.46 is: 179.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.16 : 666.17 = 119.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.16/666.17 = 119.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.16x = 666.17 × 119.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.16x = 79,576.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,576.74/444.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.16

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