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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.14, 669.19 and 121.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.14, 669.19 and 121.52 is: 182.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.14 : 669.19 = 121.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.14/669.19 = 121.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.14x = 669.19 × 121.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.14x = 81,319.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,319.97/446.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.27

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