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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.33, 666.45 and 119.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.33, 666.45 and 119.73 is: 179.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.33 : 666.45 = 119.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.33/666.45 = 119.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.33x = 666.45 × 119.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.33x = 79,794.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,794.06/444.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.58

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