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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.51, 668.30 and 116.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.51, 668.30 and 116.49 is: 174.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.51 : 668.30 = 116.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.51/668.30 = 116.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.51x = 668.30 × 116.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.51x = 77,849.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,849.98/445.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.74

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