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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.20, 666.31 and 119.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.20, 666.31 and 119.58 is: 179.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.20 : 666.31 = 119.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.20/666.31 = 119.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.20x = 666.31 × 119.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.20x = 79,674.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,674.02/444.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.37

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