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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.19, 673.81 and 124.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.19, 673.81 and 124.55 is: 186.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.19 : 673.81 = 124.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.19/673.81 = 124.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.19x = 673.81 × 124.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.19x = 83,923.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,923.04/449.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.83

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