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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.62, 668.45 and 120.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.62, 668.45 and 120.98 is: 181.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.62 : 668.45 = 120.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.62/668.45 = 120.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.62x = 668.45 × 120.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.62x = 80,869.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,869.08/445.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.48

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