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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.35, 706.96 and 124.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.35, 706.96 and 124.71 is: 187.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.35 : 706.96 = 124.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.35/706.96 = 124.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.35x = 706.96 × 124.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.35x = 88,162.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,162.49/471.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.04

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