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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.80, 668.59 and 121.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.80, 668.59 and 121.10 is: 181.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.80 : 668.59 = 121.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.80/668.59 = 121.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.80x = 668.59 × 121.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.80x = 80,962.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,962.60/445.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.61

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