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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.74, 668.60 and 121.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.74, 668.60 and 121.13 is: 181.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.74 : 668.60 = 121.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.74/668.60 = 121.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.74x = 668.60 × 121.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.74x = 80,987.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,987.21/445.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.69

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