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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.35, 705.56 and 123.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.35, 705.56 and 123.68 is: 185.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.35 : 705.56 = 123.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.35/705.56 = 123.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.35x = 705.56 × 123.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.35x = 87,263.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,263.66/470.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.53

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