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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.33, 669.40 and 121.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.33, 669.40 and 121.73 is: 182.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.33 : 669.40 = 121.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.33/669.40 = 121.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.33x = 669.40 × 121.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.33x = 81,482.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,482.41/446.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.56

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