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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.23, 672.34 and 119.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.23, 672.34 and 119.17 is: 178.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.23 : 672.34 = 119.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.23/672.34 = 119.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.23x = 672.34 × 119.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.23x = 80,125.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,125.11/448.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.76

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