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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.69, 668.46 and 121.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.69, 668.46 and 121.08 is: 181.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.69 : 668.46 = 121.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.69/668.46 = 121.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.69x = 668.46 × 121.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.69x = 80,937.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,937.14/445.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.60

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