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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.25, 666.29 and 119.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.25, 666.29 and 119.65 is: 179.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.25 : 666.29 = 119.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.25/666.29 = 119.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.25x = 666.29 × 119.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.25x = 79,720.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,720.23/444.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.45

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