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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.19, 672.30 and 123.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.19, 672.30 and 123.56 is: 185.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.19 : 672.30 = 123.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.19/672.30 = 123.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.19x = 672.30 × 123.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.19x = 83,069.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,069.39/448.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.34

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