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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.37, 668.04 and 120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.37, 668.04 and 120.72 is: 181.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.37 : 668.04 = 120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.37/668.04 = 120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.37x = 668.04 × 120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.37x = 80,647.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,647.84/445.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.08

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