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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.29, 672.48 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.29, 672.48 and 123.66 is: 185.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.29 : 672.48 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.29/672.48 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.29x = 672.48 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.29x = 83,158.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,158.88/448.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.50

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