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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.74, 671.60 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.74, 671.60 and 123.12 is: 184.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.74 : 671.60 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.74/671.60 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.74x = 671.60 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.74x = 82,687.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,687.39/447.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.68

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