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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.87, 670.23 and 122.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.87, 670.23 and 122.27 is: 183.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.87 : 670.23 = 122.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.87/670.23 = 122.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.87x = 670.23 × 122.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.87x = 81,945.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,945.67/446.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.38

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