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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.17, 703.74 and 122.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.17, 703.74 and 122.47 is: 183.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.17 : 703.74 = 122.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.17/703.74 = 122.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.17x = 703.74 × 122.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.17x = 86,187.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,187.04/469.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.70

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