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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.71, 673.05 and 124.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.71, 673.05 and 124.10 is: 186.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.71 : 673.05 = 124.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.71/673.05 = 124.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.71x = 673.05 × 124.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.71x = 83,522.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,522.14/448.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.14

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