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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.61, 668.46 and 116.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.61, 668.46 and 116.55 is: 174.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.61 : 668.46 = 116.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.61/668.46 = 116.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.61x = 668.46 × 116.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.61x = 77,908.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,908.79/445.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.84

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