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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.08, 669.12 and 121.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.08, 669.12 and 121.45 is: 182.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.08 : 669.12 = 121.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.08/669.12 = 121.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.08x = 669.12 × 121.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.08x = 81,263.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,263.41/446.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.17

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