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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.31, 668.01 and 116.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.31, 668.01 and 116.30 is: 174.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.31 : 668.01 = 116.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.31/668.01 = 116.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.31x = 668.01 × 116.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.31x = 77,688.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,688.36/445.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.46

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