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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.12, 472.76 and 122.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.12, 472.76 and 122.76 is: 184.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.12 : 472.76 = 122.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.12/472.76 = 122.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.12x = 472.76 × 122.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.12x = 58,036.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,036.02/315.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.17

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