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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.69, 666.96 and 120.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.69, 666.96 and 120.03 is: 180.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.69 : 666.96 = 120.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.69/666.96 = 120.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.69x = 666.96 × 120.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.69x = 80,055.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,055.21/444.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.02

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