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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.58, 668.40 and 120.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.58, 668.40 and 120.94 is: 181.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.58 : 668.40 = 120.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.58/668.40 = 120.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.58x = 668.40 × 120.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.58x = 80,834.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,834.85/445.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.42

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