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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.17, 673.71 and 124.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.17, 673.71 and 124.51 is: 186.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.17 : 673.71 = 124.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.17/673.71 = 124.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.17x = 673.71 × 124.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.17x = 83,883.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,883.63/449.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.75

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