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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.15, 673.62 and 124.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.15, 673.62 and 124.54 is: 186.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.15 : 673.62 = 124.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.15/673.62 = 124.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.15x = 673.62 × 124.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.15x = 83,890.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,890.48/449.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.78

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