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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.10, 672.12 and 123.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.10, 672.12 and 123.45 is: 185.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.10 : 672.12 = 123.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.10/672.12 = 123.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.10x = 672.12 × 123.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.10x = 82,973.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,973.21/448.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.17

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