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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.45, 666.56 and 119.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.45, 666.56 and 119.73 is: 179.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.45 : 666.56 = 119.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.45/666.56 = 119.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.45x = 666.56 × 119.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.45x = 79,806.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,806.63/444.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.56

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