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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.71, 703.06 and 122.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.71, 703.06 and 122.04 is: 183.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.71 : 703.06 = 122.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.71/703.06 = 122.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.71x = 703.06 × 122.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.71x = 85,802.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,802.50/468.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.06

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