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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.73, 668.58 and 121.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.73, 668.58 and 121.09 is: 181.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.73 : 668.58 = 121.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.73/668.58 = 121.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.73x = 668.58 × 121.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.73x = 80,956.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,956.68/445.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.63

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