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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.67, 701.51 and 121.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.67, 701.51 and 121.03 is: 181.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.67 : 701.51 = 121.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.67/701.51 = 121.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.67x = 701.51 × 121.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.67x = 84,901.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,901.40/467.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.54

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