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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.36, 669.45 and 121.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.36, 669.45 and 121.70 is: 182.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.36 : 669.45 = 121.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.36/669.45 = 121.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.36x = 669.45 × 121.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.36x = 81,472.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,472.07/446.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.53

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