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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.77, 668.65 and 121.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.77, 668.65 and 121.18 is: 181.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.77 : 668.65 = 121.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.77/668.65 = 121.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.77x = 668.65 × 121.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.77x = 81,026.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,026.70/445.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.77

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