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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.24, 672.27 and 123.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.24, 672.27 and 123.53 is: 185.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.24 : 672.27 = 123.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.24/672.27 = 123.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.24x = 672.27 × 123.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.24x = 83,045.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,045.51/448.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.27

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