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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.07, 672.11 and 123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.07, 672.11 and 123.44 is: 185.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.07 : 672.11 = 123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.07/672.11 = 123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.07x = 672.11 × 123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.07x = 82,962.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,962.21/448.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.16

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