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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.17, 472.80 and 122.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.17, 472.80 and 122.75 is: 184.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.17 : 472.80 = 122.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.17/472.80 = 122.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.17x = 472.80 × 122.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.17x = 58,036.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,036.20/315.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.14

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