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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.82, 671.62 and 123.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.82, 671.62 and 123.18 is: 184.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.82 : 671.62 = 123.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.82/671.62 = 123.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.82x = 671.62 × 123.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.82x = 82,730.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,730.15/447.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.74

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