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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.16, 667.70 and 120.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.16, 667.70 and 120.51 is: 180.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.16 : 667.70 = 120.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.16/667.70 = 120.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.16x = 667.70 × 120.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.16x = 80,464.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,464.53/445.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.75

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