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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.65, 668.41 and 121.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.65, 668.41 and 121.04 is: 181.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.65 : 668.41 = 121.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.65/668.41 = 121.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.65x = 668.41 × 121.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.65x = 80,901.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,901.00/445.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.54

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