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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.76, 694.16 and 120.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.76, 694.16 and 120.76 is: 181.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.76 : 694.16 = 120.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.76/694.16 = 120.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.76x = 694.16 × 120.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.76x = 83,826.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,826.76/462.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.15

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