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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.18, 666.29 and 119.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.18, 666.29 and 119.55 is: 179.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.18 : 666.29 = 119.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.18/666.29 = 119.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.18x = 666.29 × 119.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.18x = 79,654.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,654.97/444.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.33

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