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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.10, 705.19 and 123.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.10, 705.19 and 123.43 is: 185.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.10 : 705.19 = 123.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.10/705.19 = 123.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.10x = 705.19 × 123.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.10x = 87,040.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,040.98/470.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.16

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