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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.42, 674.14 and 124.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.42, 674.14 and 124.79 is: 187.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.42 : 674.14 = 124.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.42/674.14 = 124.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.42x = 674.14 × 124.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.42x = 84,122.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,122.25/449.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.18

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