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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.16, 703.72 and 122.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.16, 703.72 and 122.50 is: 183.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.16 : 703.72 = 122.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.16/703.72 = 122.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.16x = 703.72 × 122.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.16x = 86,205.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,205.70/469.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.74

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