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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.08, 700.66 and 120.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.08, 700.66 and 120.41 is: 180.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.08 : 700.66 = 120.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.08/700.66 = 120.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.08x = 700.66 × 120.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.08x = 84,367.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,367.69/467.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.63

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