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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.31, 669.38 and 121.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.31, 669.38 and 121.64 is: 182.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.31 : 669.38 = 121.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.31/669.38 = 121.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.31x = 669.38 × 121.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.31x = 81,419.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,419.43/446.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.43

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