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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.81, 670.26 and 117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.81, 670.26 and 117.80 is: 176.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.81 : 670.26 = 117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.81/670.26 = 117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.81x = 670.26 × 117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.81x = 78,953.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,953.28/446.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.70

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