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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.72, 692.58 and 119.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.72, 692.58 and 119.72 is: 179.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.72 : 692.58 = 119.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.72/692.58 = 119.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.72x = 692.58 × 119.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.72x = 82,915.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,915.68/461.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.58

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