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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.17, 472.60 and 120.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.17, 472.60 and 120.21 is: 180.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.17 : 472.60 = 120.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.17/472.60 = 120.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.17x = 472.60 × 120.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.17x = 56,811.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,811.25/315.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.26

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