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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.21, 670.74 and 122.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.21, 670.74 and 122.50 is: 183.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.21 : 670.74 = 122.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.21/670.74 = 122.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.21x = 670.74 × 122.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.21x = 82,165.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,165.04/447.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.73

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