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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.17, 669.24 and 121.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.17, 669.24 and 121.54 is: 182.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.17 : 669.24 = 121.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.17/669.24 = 121.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.17x = 669.24 × 121.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.17x = 81,337.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,337.73/446.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.30

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