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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.34, 669.52 and 121.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.34, 669.52 and 121.72 is: 182.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.34 : 669.52 = 121.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.34/669.52 = 121.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.34x = 669.52 × 121.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.34x = 81,494.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,494.05/446.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.58

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