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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.60, 669.84 and 121.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.60, 669.84 and 121.99 is: 182.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.60 : 669.84 = 121.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.60/669.84 = 121.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.60x = 669.84 × 121.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.60x = 81,712.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,712.41/446.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.97

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