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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.79, 671.69 and 123.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.79, 671.69 and 123.16 is: 184.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.79 : 671.69 = 123.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.79/671.69 = 123.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.79x = 671.69 × 123.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.79x = 82,724.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,724.72/447.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.74

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