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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.75, 706.17 and 124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.75, 706.17 and 124.08 is: 186.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.75 : 706.17 = 124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.75/706.17 = 124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.75x = 706.17 × 124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.75x = 87,623.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,623.65/470.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.13

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