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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.71, 700.06 and 120.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.71, 700.06 and 120.04 is: 180.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.71 : 700.06 = 120.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.71/700.06 = 120.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.71x = 700.06 × 120.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.71x = 84,035.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,035.96/466.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.06

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