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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.18, 669.20 and 121.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.18, 669.20 and 121.58 is: 182.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.18 : 669.20 = 121.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.18/669.20 = 121.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.18x = 669.20 × 121.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.18x = 81,361.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,361.34/446.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.35

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