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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.78, 692.67 and 119.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.78, 692.67 and 119.78 is: 179.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.78 : 692.67 = 119.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.78/692.67 = 119.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.78x = 692.67 × 119.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.78x = 82,968.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,968.01/461.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.67

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