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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.96, 700.44 and 124.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.96, 700.44 and 124.96 is: 187.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.96 : 700.44 = 124.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.96/700.44 = 124.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.96x = 700.44 × 124.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.96x = 87,526.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,526.98/466.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.44

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