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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.46, 669.60 and 121.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.46, 669.60 and 121.85 is: 182.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.46 : 669.60 = 121.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.46/669.60 = 121.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.46x = 669.60 × 121.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.46x = 81,590.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,590.76/446.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.75

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