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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.60, 695.36 and 121.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.60, 695.36 and 121.60 is: 182.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.60 : 695.36 = 121.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.60/695.36 = 121.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.60x = 695.36 × 121.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.60x = 84,555.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,555.17/463.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.39

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