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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.17, 702.26 and 121.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.17, 702.26 and 121.48 is: 182.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.17 : 702.26 = 121.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.17/702.26 = 121.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.17x = 702.26 × 121.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.17x = 85,308.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,308.49/468.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.22

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