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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.53, 668.21 and 120.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.53, 668.21 and 120.82 is: 181.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.53 : 668.21 = 120.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.53/668.21 = 120.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.53x = 668.21 × 120.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.53x = 80,733.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,733.13/445.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.21

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