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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.24, 694.90 and 121.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.24, 694.90 and 121.24 is: 181.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.24 : 694.90 = 121.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.24/694.90 = 121.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.24x = 694.90 × 121.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.24x = 84,249.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,249.68/463.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.87

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