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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.68, 695.54 and 121.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.68, 695.54 and 121.68 is: 182.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.68 : 695.54 = 121.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.68/695.54 = 121.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.68x = 695.54 × 121.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.68x = 84,633.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,633.31/463.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.53

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