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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.77, 673.17 and 124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.77, 673.17 and 124.14 is: 186.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.77 : 673.17 = 124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.77/673.17 = 124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.77x = 673.17 × 124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.77x = 83,566.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,566.70/448.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.21

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