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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.84, 674.64 and 125.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.84, 674.64 and 125.18 is: 187.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.84 : 674.64 = 125.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.84/674.64 = 125.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.84x = 674.64 × 125.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.84x = 84,451.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,451.44/449.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.74

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