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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.65, 666.83 and 119.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.65, 666.83 and 119.97 is: 179.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.65 : 666.83 = 119.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.65/666.83 = 119.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.65x = 666.83 × 119.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.65x = 79,999.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,999.90/444.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.92

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