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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.10, 667.58 and 120.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.10, 667.58 and 120.50 is: 180.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.10 : 667.58 = 120.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.10/667.58 = 120.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.10x = 667.58 × 120.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.10x = 80,443.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,443.39/445.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.73

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