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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.48, 669.72 and 121.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.48, 669.72 and 121.83 is: 182.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.48 : 669.72 = 121.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.48/669.72 = 121.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.48x = 669.72 × 121.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.48x = 81,591.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,591.99/446.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.75

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