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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.16, 666.20 and 119.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.16, 666.20 and 119.51 is: 179.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.16 : 666.20 = 119.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.16/666.20 = 119.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.16x = 666.20 × 119.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.16x = 79,616.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,616.36/444.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.25

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