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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.23, 672.26 and 123.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.23, 672.26 and 123.53 is: 185.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.23 : 672.26 = 123.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.23/672.26 = 123.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.23x = 672.26 × 123.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.23x = 83,040.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,040.30/448.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.26

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