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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.78, 667.17 and 120.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.78, 667.17 and 120.15 is: 180.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.78 : 667.17 = 120.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.78/667.17 = 120.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.78x = 667.17 × 120.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.78x = 80,160.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,160.48/444.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.23

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