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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.23, 673.84 and 120.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.23, 673.84 and 120.17 is: 180.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.23 : 673.84 = 120.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.23/673.84 = 120.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.23x = 673.84 × 120.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.23x = 80,975.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,975.35/449.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.25

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