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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.74, 668.55 and 121.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.74, 668.55 and 121.11 is: 181.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.74 : 668.55 = 121.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.74/668.55 = 121.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.74x = 668.55 × 121.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.74x = 80,968.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,968.09/445.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.65

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