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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.37, 672.48 and 123.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.37, 672.48 and 123.70 is: 185.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.37 : 672.48 = 123.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.37/672.48 = 123.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.37x = 672.48 × 123.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.37x = 83,184.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,184.09/448.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.52

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