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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.16, 702.22 and 121.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.16, 702.22 and 121.50 is: 182.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.16 : 702.22 = 121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.16/702.22 = 121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.16x = 702.22 × 121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.16x = 85,319.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,319.73/468.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.24

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