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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.92, 668.82 and 121.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.92, 668.82 and 121.26 is: 181.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.92 : 668.82 = 121.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.92/668.82 = 121.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.92x = 668.82 × 121.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.92x = 81,101.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,101.11/445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.87

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