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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.50, 668.17 and 120.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.50, 668.17 and 120.89 is: 181.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.50 : 668.17 = 120.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.50/668.17 = 120.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.50x = 668.17 × 120.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.50x = 80,775.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,775.07/445.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.31

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