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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.38, 672.60 and 123.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.38, 672.60 and 123.77 is: 185.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.38 : 672.60 = 123.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.38/672.60 = 123.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.38x = 672.60 × 123.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.38x = 83,247.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,247.70/448.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.66

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