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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.69, 672.96 and 124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.69, 672.96 and 124.08 is: 186.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.69 : 672.96 = 124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.69/672.96 = 124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.69x = 672.96 × 124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.69x = 83,500.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,500.88/448.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.10

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