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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.18, 472.50 and 122.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.18, 472.50 and 122.70 is: 183.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.18 : 472.50 = 122.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.18/472.50 = 122.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.18x = 472.50 × 122.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.18x = 57,975.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,975.75/315.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.94

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