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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.24, 669.41 and 117.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.24, 669.41 and 117.18 is: 175.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.24 : 669.41 = 117.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.24/669.41 = 117.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.24x = 669.41 × 117.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.24x = 78,441.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,441.46/446.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.78

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