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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.59, 701.31 and 120.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.59, 701.31 and 120.92 is: 181.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.59 : 701.31 = 120.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.59/701.31 = 120.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.59x = 701.31 × 120.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.59x = 84,804.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,804.46/467.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.37

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