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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.79, 703.17 and 122.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.79, 703.17 and 122.09 is: 183.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.79 : 703.17 = 122.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.79/703.17 = 122.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.79x = 703.17 × 122.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.79x = 85,846.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,846.51/468.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.12

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