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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.53, 666.72 and 119.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.53, 666.72 and 119.82 is: 179.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.53 : 666.72 = 119.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.53/666.72 = 119.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.53x = 666.72 × 119.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.53x = 79,885.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,885.79/444.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.71

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