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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.45, 674.18 and 124.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.45, 674.18 and 124.85 is: 187.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.45 : 674.18 = 124.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.45/674.18 = 124.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.45x = 674.18 × 124.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.45x = 84,167.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,167.38/449.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.27

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