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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.46, 701.18 and 116.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.46, 701.18 and 116.06 is: 174.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.46 : 701.18 = 116.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.46/701.18 = 116.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.46x = 701.18 × 116.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.46x = 81,378.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,378.95/467.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.09

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