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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.88, 668.72 and 121.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.88, 668.72 and 121.26 is: 181.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.88 : 668.72 = 121.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.88/668.72 = 121.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.88x = 668.72 × 121.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.88x = 81,088.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,088.99/445.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.86

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