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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.23, 669.36 and 121.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.23, 669.36 and 121.62 is: 182.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.23 : 669.36 = 121.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.23/669.36 = 121.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.23x = 669.36 × 121.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.23x = 81,406.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,406.76/446.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.43

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