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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.62, 666.86 and 119.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.62, 666.86 and 119.95 is: 179.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.62 : 666.86 = 119.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.62/666.86 = 119.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.62x = 666.86 × 119.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.62x = 79,987.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,987.59/444.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.90

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