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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.24, 666.39 and 119.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.24, 666.39 and 119.61 is: 179.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.24 : 666.39 = 119.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.24/666.39 = 119.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.24x = 666.39 × 119.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.24x = 79,706.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,706.91/444.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.42

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