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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.52, 669.65 and 121.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.52, 669.65 and 121.85 is: 182.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.52 : 669.65 = 121.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.52/669.65 = 121.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.52x = 669.65 × 121.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.52x = 81,592.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,592.90/446.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.73

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