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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.73, 446.59 and 124.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.73, 446.59 and 124.48 is: 186.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.73 : 446.59 = 124.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.73/446.59 = 124.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.73x = 446.59 × 124.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.73x = 55,591.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,591.52/297.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.72

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