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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.49, 669.68 and 121.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.49, 669.68 and 121.88 is: 182.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.49 : 669.68 = 121.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.49/669.68 = 121.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.49x = 669.68 × 121.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.49x = 81,619.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,619.61/446.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.80

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