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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.59, 669.82 and 121.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.59, 669.82 and 121.99 is: 182.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.59 : 669.82 = 121.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.59/669.82 = 121.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.59x = 669.82 × 121.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.59x = 81,707.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,707.99/446.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.96

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