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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.77, 667.17 and 120.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.77, 667.17 and 120.14 is: 180.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.77 : 667.17 = 120.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.77/667.17 = 120.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.77x = 667.17 × 120.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.77x = 80,153.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,153.80/444.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.21

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