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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.63, 666.86 and 119.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.63, 666.86 and 119.92 is: 179.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.63 : 666.86 = 119.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.63/666.86 = 119.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.63x = 666.86 × 119.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.63x = 79,968.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,968.99/444.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.86

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