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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.36, 672.55 and 123.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.36, 672.55 and 123.73 is: 185.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.36 : 672.55 = 123.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.36/672.55 = 123.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.36x = 672.55 × 123.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.36x = 83,213.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,213.99/448.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.60

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