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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.17, 669.21 and 121.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.17, 669.21 and 121.57 is: 182.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.17 : 669.21 = 121.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.17/669.21 = 121.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.17x = 669.21 × 121.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.17x = 81,355.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,355.86/446.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.34

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