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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.42, 669.65 and 121.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.42, 669.65 and 121.79 is: 182.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.42 : 669.65 = 121.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.42/669.65 = 121.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.42x = 669.65 × 121.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.42x = 81,557.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,557.74/446.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.69

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